Mastercard is aiming for password-free and number-free checkouts across the Asia Pacific (APAC) by the year 2030. To that end, the payment service provider is rallying banks, merchants, digital wallets, and technology partners to fully embrace tokenised payments via biometric authentication. “The vision is simple: no passwords, no manual card entry, no friction,” Sandeep Malhotra, […] The post Mastercard Aims For Password-Free, Number-Free Transactions In APAC By 2030 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

As Malaysia continues to advance its AI ambitions, the Home Ministry (KDN) will implement four key resolutions on the technology to enhance the country’s national security ecosystem. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated that these resolutions were reached at the AI Transformation for Security Symposium 2025. The minister went on to explain that artificial […] The post Home Ministry Implements Four AI Resolutions To Bolster National Security appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Recently, at the ongoing Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE) 2025, national automaker Perodua unveiled its very own EV home charger. This is a key aspect of its EV ecosystem that is being built around its fully electric model (EV) that is set to debut this month. The home charger will be fully integrated with […] The post Perodua Unveils Own EV Home Charger At GATE 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Samsung has officially launched the Movingstyle LSM7F, a portable 27-inch touchscreen display with a three-hour battery life. There’s a big emphasis on the portability aspect of the device, as users can easily move it around on a rollable stand or carry it like a giant briefcase. Specs-wise, the display sports a 27-inch LED panel with […] The post Samsung Movingstyle LSM7F Is A Portable 27-Inch Touchscreen Display With A Handle appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Apple is rolling out its latest developer beta for macOS 26.2. This update introduces a new feature called Edge Light, which serves to improve the user experience during video calls. Essentially, it allows the display to function as a ring light. For the most part, the new feature is pretty straightforward. The Edge Light creates […] The post macOS 26.2 Developer Beta Introduces Edge Light Feature For Brighter Video Calls appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

It has been a good while since Valve released anything major on the hardware side of things. But now, after years of waiting, the company has finally announced three new products coming in 2026. This lineup comprises the new Steam Machine, the Steam Controller, and the subject of this article, the Steam Frame VR headset. […] The post Valve Announces Steam Frame VR Headset appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Back in March this year, the Town and Country Planning Department (PLANMalaysia), under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) proposed to develop an application to bring all electric vehicle (EV) charging providers, such as Shell Recharge, Charge EV and others under one platform. According to PLANMalaysia, the goal of the proposed app is […] The post Government Approves Unified e-Mobility Platform To Streamline EV Charging Nationwide appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Valve has announced that it is expanding its Steam hardware lineup with three new products. Among these additions are some familiar names, as the company is reviving some items it discontinued quite a while back. Yes, the Steam Machine and the Steam Controller are making a return of sorts. Starting with the Steam Machine, it’s […] The post Valve Unveils Steam Machine And Steam Controller appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Insta360 has announced a new range of accessories for its recently launched Ace Pro 2 action camera, expanding its capabilities for both video and photography. The lineup includes three attachable lenses, a redesigned grip with built-in controls and extra battery life, and a compact wireless printer that produces instant laminated photo prints. The highlight of […] The post Insta360 Introduces New Grip, Printer And Lenses For The Ace Pro 2 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

U Mobile has been tasked with achieving 80% 5G coverage in populated areas within its first year of operation and 95% by the third year, according to its detailed business plan (DBP) for leading Malaysia’s second 5G network. The targets were disclosed by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil in a written parliamentary reply yesterday. Fahmi […] The post Fahmi: U Mobile Must Hit 80% 5G Coverage Within First Year of Operations appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

ASUS is announcing the availability of its latest Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and Strix OLED XG27AQWMG gaming monitors in Malaysia. The two displays are expected to be available on store shelves by the end of the month. Both these 27-inch QHD gaming monitors feature the latest Tandem OLED technology, with the promise of delivering brighter visuals, […] The post ASUS Announces Availability Of New Tandem OLED Gaming Monitors In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ With Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan dive into Brian De Palma’s 1998 thriller Snake Eyes—talking Nic Cage’s over-the-top lead, Gary Sinise’s sneaky twists, Carla Gugino’s cool factor, and why they crown themselves “kings of the sewer” after this rewatch. Produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, this episode is sponsored by PayPal (snag 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 through 12/31). Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer’s YouTube channels and follow on social for more movie madness. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The 25 Best Movies of the Century, No. 5: Lady Bird Sean and Amanda pick up their year-long countdown with Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, celebrating it as the ultimate millennial coming-of-age film. They dive into its messy, heartfelt mother-daughter drama and explain why this indie darling deserves the No. 5 spot. Along the way, they debate why Lady Bird outshines other Gerwig favorites—Little Women and Frances Ha—and cement its place as one of the century’s most defining stories of growing up. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins rips into Thunderbolts* with their signature “Everything Wrong With” shtick, tallying up all the sins in under 20 minutes—yet even as they dunk on plot holes and cringe moments, they cheekily admit the movie might actually be fun to watch. Want more CinemaSins? Hit up their website and Linktree for all channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), toss them your opinions in a quick poll, or support the crew on Patreon. Don’t forget to join the Discord and Reddit communities, follow the writers on Twitter/Instagram, and catch the latest on TikTok. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A New High? – Predator: Badlands Review Predator: Badlands flips the script by starring the Predator as the reluctant hero in a PG-13 sequel/Alien crossover that’s won over fans and critics—and shattered franchise opening-weekend box office records. Dive into our spoiler-filled take on The Weekly Planet podcast every Monday (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.), and don’t miss early vids and bonus episodes at BigSandwich.co. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Metric A goes up 📈 but Metric B goes down 📉 — what should you do? Should you celebrate the improvement or worry about the decline? 1️⃣ Identify: Real Degradation or Expected Behavior? ✅ Expected Behavior (Safe to Launch) Example: Meta Group Call Feature Result: DAU ↑ but Total Time Spent ↓ Analysis: Users need fewer group calls because communication becomes more efficient through one-on-one calls. Key metric checks: DAU ↑ Average time per session ↑ User engagement ↑ Conclusion: 2️⃣ Mix Shift vs. Real Degradation Example: Retention ↓ but DAU ↑ Step 1: Segment Analysis New users vs. existing users Step 2: Evaluate Each Segment If new users naturally have lower retention → Mix shift (✅ safe to launch) If both groups maintain or improve retention → Not degradation If both groups show lower r…  ( 9 min )

A timeline visualizes events chronologically, making it easier to understand project progress, historical sequences, or future plans. Whether you're tracking project milestones, creating a presentation, or documenting company history, you need the right tool to build your timeline. This guide shows you how to create timelines using tools you likely already have: Excel: Using SmartArt for basic document timelines. Word: Using SmartArt for report and document timelines. PowerPoint: Using SmartArt for presentation timelines. Google Sheets/Docs: Using Timeline view for collaborative projects (requires Google Workspace). Preceden: Using dedicated timeline software for professional results. JavaScript: Using Bryntum to build custom timeline charts. Each section is self-contained, so you can jump…  ( 12 min )

Swap memory in Linux is a reserved storage space on your disk that acts as virtual memory when your system’s RAM is full. Think of it like a backup fuel tank, your computer primarily runs on RAM, but when that’s exhausted, Linux uses swap space to keep things running smoothly instead of freezing. Swap comes into action when your system needs more memory than what’s available in RAM. The operating system temporarily moves inactive data from RAM to Swap. Here’s a simple ASCII overview: +-----------------+ +----------------+ RAM is always faster than Swap because RAM is physical memory, while Swap uses storage devices such as SSDs or HDDs. Tip: If using SSD, Swap is still slower than RAM but much faster than on HDD. Many beginners wonder, if RAM is faster, why bother with Swap? Here a…  ( 7 min )

Ich habe Claude gebeten für mich etwas nachzurechnen bzw. zu prüfen (https://arxiv.org/pdf/2511.04648). Ich verwende eine eigene DSL, kein billiges Wörterbuch sondern eine rekursive Logik. Die KI darf sich nur in diesem Rahmen bewegen, dabei entstehen dann solche Dinge. Es geht nicht um den Prüfbericht sondern die nachvollziehbarkeit was die KI hier leistet. Sie können sich die Ergebnisse die die KI hier beschreibt in meinem Github Account herunterladen bzw. einsehen. https://github.com/petzi2311/petzi2311.github.io Nein die WhiteBox erkläre ich in diesen Results nicht. Status: PRODUKTIONSREIFE Datum: 2025-11-12 Größe: 1.3 MB Dateien: 401 (50 Runs × 8 Dateien/Ordner) CausaNova_FlexTrace_Demo/ └── runs_graph_50/ ├── 1762967570_pie_seed1000/ ├── 1762967571_pie_seed1001/ ├── ..…  ( 9 min )

In the world of Search Engine Optimization, the Moz DA/PA Checker tool provides essential, proprietary metrics—Domain Authority (DA) and Page Authority (PA)—that offer a fast, accurate, and user-friendly experience for evaluating the overall strength and ranking potential of a website and its individual pages. However, relying solely on DA and PA for strategy development is like judging a symphony by only the brass section. While crucial, these scores represent just one facet of a successful SEO campaign. True, sustainable organic growth requires moving beyond the numbers of the Moz DA/PA Checker and integrating these authority signals with a host of other critical ranking factors. This holistic approach ensures your strategy targets the complete spectrum of Google's algorithms: Authority,…  ( 9 min )

Businesses operate across borders , selling products, processing payments, and managing accounts in multiple currencies. Yet, dealing with fluctuating exchange rates, manual conversions, and inconsistent data can make international transactions a challenge. This is where a currency API becomes an essential tool. By providing real-time and historical exchange rate data, a currency API helps developers and enterprises simplify global operations, automate conversions, and maintain financial accuracy , all through a simple, programmable interface. Let’s explore how these APIs are revolutionizing global transactions and why they are vital for modern businesses. A currency API, or currency exchange rate API, is a web-based service that provides real-time and historical foreign exchange data thro…  ( 10 min )

As generative AI becomes increasingly embedded in the way we build applications, many developers and businesses are revelling in newfound speed and efficiency. With just a few well-structured prompts, entire user interfaces, forms, and workflows can be spun up in seconds. This capability has undeniably revolutionized prototyping and MVP launches. But beneath this surface lies a growing concern: when app logic is too easily generated, it often becomes too difficult to understand, adapt, or scale. In the race to build faster, are we losing sight of how—and why—things actually work? LLM-powered development tools promise simplicity. They respond to natural language commands, turn vague ideas into interface components, and string together APIs or conditional flows based on guessed intent. For…  ( 9 min )

Question: The hurdle in Agent Economics Agents are widely recognized as the next step in the AI industry. They accomplish complex tasks through multiple rounds of reasoning, tool invocation, and self-correction. However, the real obstacle for the large-scale implementation of Agents is not technical capabilities, but "Agent Economics": The frequent and continuous API calls made by Agents, in the face of high inference costs, have led many commercial projects to be budgeted out before they even start. The release of MiniMax M2 is precisely aimed at addressing this "cost issue". It ranks among the top five globally in the authoritative list of performance, but its hybrid architecture fundamentally changes the cost structure of computing. indicating how intelligent and capable it is, with…  ( 8 min )

I’ve always used real-time tools without thinking too much about how they actually work. Google Docs, Figma, Replit multiplayer, VSCode Live Share… you type something, the other person sees it instantly, nothing breaks, nobody overwrites anybody else. It... just works. And for some reason, I kept wondering what’s happening under the hood. How does one person’s change mysteriously appear everywhere? How are conflicts handled? What happens if two people change the same thing at the same time? I didn’t want the “high-level” answer. I wanted to feel the system. The same way building Veridian helped me understand Git, I wanted to understand these real-time sync systems by building one myself. So I built Conflux, a small real-time collaboration engine written in Rust. Not because the world needs…  ( 10 min )

When building applications with Next.js 13+ (App Router), you have two main ways to handle server-side logic: Server Actions: Functions that run on the server, called directly from your components API Routes: Traditional HTTP endpoints that handle requests Both serve different purposes, and knowing when to use each will help you write better code. What's the Main Difference? Server Actions: Think of these as functions you can call directly from your React components. They're great for form submissions and mutations. API Routes: These are like traditional backend endpoints. External services can call them, and they’re perfect for webhooks or third-party integrations. Server Actions are newer and more tightly integrated with React. API Routes are more traditional and flexible for exte…  ( 10 min )

India is not a single voice. It is a chorus. That simple fact has always made technology both promising and difficult here. For years, many digital services addressed a narrow slice of the population. Now, multilingual AI is changing that dynamic. It is not merely translating words. It listens to regional rhythms, respects idiom, and offers interaction in ways that feel native rather than patched on. The change is both practical and profoundly impactful. Why Language Shapes Access Language is more than words. It carries history, custom, and the small habits that make communication effective. When an application ignores those nuances, the result is friction. Users must translate in their heads, guess intentions, or rely on intermediaries. That problem shows up in healthcare, education, gove…  ( 9 min )

NoteBookLM Tutorial: How to Turn Documents Into AI Podcasts What Is NoteBookLM? NoteBookLM is Google's AI-powered research tool that transforms your documents into interactive, AI-generated podcasts. Instead of reading through lengthy PDFs or articles, you can listen to an AI-narrated discussion about your content. Why it matters: Save hours of reading time while absorbing information more deeply through audio. Go to notebooklm.google.com Sign in with your Google account (required) Click "Create new notebook" Give your notebook a name (e.g., "Marketing Strategy 2025") NoteBookLM accepts: PDF files Google Docs Web links (URLs) Plain text To upload: Click "Add sources" in your notebook Choose your upload method: Upload files (drag & drop or browse) Paste a Google Docs link E…  ( 8 min )

In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, customer communication plays a crucial role in enhancing user experience and driving sales. From car dealerships to vehicle service centers, instant messaging has become an essential feature in mobile apps. One of the most effective ways to connect with customers is by integrating a WhatsApp chat button directly into your automotive app. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know — from the benefits of WhatsApp integration to step-by-step instructions and best practices for implementation. Adding a WhatsApp button in your app can significantly improve customer interaction and support. Let’s look at the key benefits: With over 2 billion users worldwide, WhatsApp provides a familiar and trusted platform for quick communication. Aut…  ( 9 min )

Dev.to has grown into one of the strongest developer communities online. What makes it unique is how simple, supportive and beginner-friendly it is. Unlike other platforms that feel competitive or overwhelming, Dev.to feels like a friendly space where anyone can learn, share and grow. Beginner-Friendly Environment New developers feel safe asking questions. The community never judges; instead, members offer detailed explanations and tips. It’s the perfect place for: beginners learning coding students exploring tech professionals sharing ideas open-source contributors Easy-to-Read Content Articles are written in simple language. Developers explain complex topics in a way that makes learning easy. Whether it’s JavaScript, Python, AI or cloud computing — Dev.to has clear guides. Supportive Discussions People comment with solutions, feedback and even free resources. The platform promotes healthy learning instead of arguments. Open-Source Culture Many developers share code, tools and project ideas openly. This helps beginners practice and understand real-world coding. Tech Trends and Career Advice The community actively talks about: new frameworks job interviews remote work productivity freelancing coding challenges Conclusion Dev.to remains a powerful hub for developers, a place where learning is open, friendly and community-driven.  ( 6 min )

What’s intriguing here is Google’s assertion that even their own engineers can’t access the data that’s processed through this system. It operates entirely on Google’s infrastructure, secured by Titanium Intelligence Enclaves (TIE), and employs encrypted, hardware-verified connections to guarantee data isolation. This development highlights that the next significant hurdle for AI isn’t merely about capability; it’s about trust. As models become more personalized and context-aware, finding the right balance between intelligence and privacy will be crucial for widespread acceptance. Do you think users will truly trust cloud-based “private” AI systems, or will they still feel that local processing is the safer option?  ( 6 min )

When I first dove into Facebook’s system design interview courses, I felt like I was stepping into the deep end without a life vest. The problem? System design interviews are famously broad and open-ended, and Facebook’s expectations? High. What follows is my personal journey—failures, insights, and actionable strategies—that helped me turn confusion into clarity. If you’re prepping for your system design interview or simply want to master scalable system thinking, these lessons are for you. 1. Embrace Ambiguity: Learn to Own the Undefined During my first mock interview, I froze. The prompt was something like, “Design Instagram’s photo-sharing backend.” It felt overwhelming: What scale? Which features? What trade-offs? Why this happens: Facebook interviewers purposefully leave questions …  ( 9 min )

For the past few months, I've been working as a solo developer on a project I'm incredibly passionate about, and I'm finally ready (and nervous!) to share it. The project is RapGenerator AI: https://www.rapgeneratorai.com The Problem As a user, I felt cheated. I wanted the full experience. I wanted to hear the song. The Solution: A Full Song Generator AI-generated Lyrics (with hooks and verses) AI-generated Vocals (with a realistic flow) A high-quality Beat Final Mixing The Tech Stack (The Fun Part) Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Radix UI Backend: Next.js API Routes Auth & Payments: My SaaS boilerplate already had Better Auth & Creem integrated. Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM The "AI Magic" is a 3-part chain: Lyrics: I use a large language model (LLM like GPT-4o or Claude 3) with a very specific, multi-step prompt. This forces the AI to output a consistent structure ([Hook], [Verse 1], [Hook]) and maintain rhymes. Vocals: This was the hardest part. I'm using a specialized Singing Voice Synthesis (SVS) API (like ElevenLabs). This isn't just a simple TTS. It takes the text, a voice ID, and parameters for rhythm and emotion to generate a surprisingly good acapella (vocal-only) track. Mixing: The backend then takes the generated acapella, grabs one of the royalty-free beats from its library (matching the BPM!), and uses FFMPEG on the server to mix them into the final MP3 that the user hears. The Ask Let me know what you think!  ( 7 min )

Introduction Kubernetes is now the foundation of contemporary cloud-native infrastructure, allowing businesses to effectively deploy, scale, and administer containerised apps. Kubernetes is at the centre of the rapid shift that modern businesses are making to cloud-native architectures. Now serving as a strategic backbone for scalability, automation, dependability, and developer productivity, it began as a container orchestration engine. Partnering with a reliable Kubernetes service provider has become essential for lowering operational complexity and accelerating innovation as businesses speed up their digital initiatives. Organisations can manage complex microservices architectures, run applications at scale, and guarantee high availability and resilience with Kubernetes. Developers ma…  ( 10 min )

In today’s competitive market, data is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. But having data is not enough. To gain real value, businesses need smart analytics—tools that turn raw data into clear, actionable insights. This blog explains why investing in smart analytics is essential for any business looking to grow, save costs, and make better decisions. Imagine having thousands of pieces to a puzzle but no picture to guide you. This is what it feels like for many businesses with data but no smart way to understand it. Smart analytics acts like the picture on a puzzle box. It shows businesses how all the data fits together, revealing patterns, opportunities, and warnings that were once hidden. Smart analytics uses advanced technology like artificial intelligence and machine l…  ( 7 min )

Dark mode has evolved from a trendy design option to a widely adopted feature across websites, apps, and digital platforms. Today, users expect it — not just for aesthetics, but for comfort, accessibility, and personalization. But what happens when we bring dark mode to help centers? For platforms built on Zendesk, Freshdesk, or other customer support systems, dark mode isn’t just a visual tweak — it’s a UX decision that affects readability, accessibility, and engagement. In this blog, we’ll dive into the pros and cons of dark mode for help centers, explore real-world examples, and provide implementation tips to help you decide if it’s right for your support portal. Dark mode (or night mode) uses a dark background with light text to reduce brightness and eye strain. It’s increasingl…  ( 9 min )

Uploading files efficiently to S3 isn't just about getting data from point A to point B but it's about doing it fast, reliably, and at scale. Whether you're handling 5MB images or 5GB videos, the right approach makes all the difference. The Core Strategy: Direct-to-S3 Uploads Basic Presigned URL Upload Multipart Upload for Large Files S3 Transfer Acceleration Optimal Chunk Sizes Parallel Upload Configuration Connection Pooling & Keep-Alive Monitoring Upload Performance Handling Upload Failures Speed Benchmarks Production Checklist Key Takeaways 🚀 The Core Strategy: Direct-to-S3 Uploads Never route files through your server. This is the #1 performance killer. Client → Your Server → S3 Problems: Server bottleneck, memory spikes, timeouts, infinite scalability. Client → S3 (directly) Your…  ( 13 min )

This blog post is a TIL (Today I Learned) about using Markdownlint as part of your documentation workflow on GitHub lifted from my TIL collection. Markdownlint-CLI is one of those all-round tools, which are always within grasp when you need them. I lint my markdown on the command line I lint my markdown my editor of choice VScode I lint my markdown as a GitHub Action as part of my CI pipeline So lets go over the GitHub Action part. When I set up a repository on GitHub, which going to hold a significant amount of Markdown, I add a Markdownlint configuration: In the root of the repository I add the file: .markdownlint.json { "default": true } The moment I have done that, I can use the command line tool and my editor let's me know I entered bad Markdown. Next step is configuring the acti…  ( 9 min )

FinOps (Financial Operations) is a cultural and operational framework that brings together finance, engineering, and business teams to maximize the value of cloud investments while ensuring cost efficiency and accountability. FinOps is not a process you follow once. it’s a way teams collaborate to control cloud spend. There are six core FinOps principles: Teams must come together and become collaborative. Decisions are driven by the business value of the cloud Everyone is responsible for their cloud use. FinOps data should be accessible and timely. FinOps is driven by a centralized team. Take advantage of the variable cost model of the cloud Key FinOps Terms Explained: Allocation Metadata: Information used to categorize costs based on where a resource is in your environment. Example: Environment=Production, Team=Marketing, and Project=AppX Cost and Usage Reporting: The data source that cloud service providers use to derive your bill for the cloud services consumed. Chargeback: A technique of cost allocation that directly charges teams for their consumption, usually implemented as a strategy for financial allocation. Showback: This approach shows real consumption without directly charging teams, but it still informs them about their usage. CAPEX: Capital expenditure-large one-off purchases that enable long-term value. Example: Before cloud adoption, a company might buy on-premise servers and data center equipment for $500 a CAPEX investment depreciated over several years. OpEx: Operational expenditure is the recurring cost of operations. Example: After moving to the cloud, the same company now pays $25,000 per month for compute and storage resources — an OPEX model where costs vary with usage. Shared Costs: Expenses belonging to several. FinOps is not a tool you install. It’s a culture you adopt to get value from the cloud. FinOps helps organizations balance cost, speed, and quality in the cloud by ensuring that everyone is accountable, data is transparent, and decisions align with business value.  ( 7 min )

Few Himalayan trails blend adventure and tranquility as seamlessly as the Beas Kund Trek Manali 2025. Nestled deep in Himachal Pradesh, this trek takes you beyond the ordinary — toward solitude, serenity, and a sense of inner calm that only the mountains can offer. From lush valleys to glacial streams, from roaring winds to silent summits, the Beas Kund trail is where thrill and peace walk hand in hand. Let’s unravel the beauty, challenges, and experiences that make this trek a favorite among adventure lovers and nature seekers alike. Every Himalayan story begins with a vibrant mountain town, and Beas Manali is no exception. As the gateway to countless adventures, Manali welcomes trekkers with its crisp air, cozy cafes, and stunning mountain silhouettes. The trek begins from Solang Valley,…  ( 8 min )

Summary In the fifth installment of their 25 Best Movies of the Century series, Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins shine a light on Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird. They call it the ultimate millennial coming-of-age tale, praising its raw, hilarious, and complicated mother-daughter dynamic. They also dig into the tough choice to crown Lady Bird over Gerwig’s other fan favorites—Frances Ha and Little Women—convincing us why Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson belongs at the top. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just dropped a 20-minute sinfest for Thunderbolts (The New Avengers), calling out every plot hole and quirk—while admitting it might secretly be “kinda great.” Along the way they hype their website and socials (YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, Discord, Reddit), invite you to fill out their poll and support them on Patreon, and even give shout-outs to their writing squad. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The way developers build and deploy backend systems is changing rapidly — and serverless architecture is at the center of that transformation. For Node.js applications, serverless computing offers a smarter, leaner, and more scalable alternative to traditional server setups. Instead of managing servers, scaling clusters, or provisioning infrastructure, serverless platforms allow you to focus purely on your application logic — and pay only for what you use. This combination of simplicity, performance, and cost-efficiency makes serverless Node.js a game-changer for modern development teams. What Is Serverless Node.js? In traditional setups, you maintain servers, handle deployments, monitor resources, and worry about scaling. With serverless Node.js, those responsibilities move to the cloud…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I'm excited to introduce the Rasengan UI Kit, a growing collection of 100+ beautifully crafted React components — all powered by the amazing Shadcn UI Whether you’re building a marketing website or a full-scale application, this kit gives you everything you need to move fast while keeping a clean, modern design. 🧭 Marketing Components Perfect for your landing pages and startup websites: Hero sections Teams Pricing tables Contact sections Testimonials Call-to-action blocks And much more... 🧩 Application UI Crafted for dashboards and internal tools: Cards Calendars Toolbars Data grids Lists Modals and dialogs And much more... Each component is well crafted meeting — simplicity, flexibility, and performance. ✅ Built with React + TailwindCSS 🎨 Based on Shadcn UI, giving you theme consistency and customizability 🧠 Designed to work seamlessly with Rasengan.js, but fully compatible with any React project ⚙️ Easy to customize — every component is composable and theme-friendly Explore all components live at: https://ui-kit.rasengan.dev  ( 6 min )

In 2025, the partnership between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) is changing the way hospitals deliver care. What was once just digital record-keeping is now becoming the foundation for smarter, faster, and more personalised healthcare. Widespread Use of Predictive AI in Hospitals Today, about 71% of hospitals are using predictive AI tools within their EMR systems — up from 66% just two years ago. These tools help predict patient risks, improve follow-ups, and support quicker, data-based decisions. In large teaching hospitals and multi-hospital systems, AI adoption is even higher — reaching 80–90%, while smaller or rural hospitals are still catching up at under 50%. AI at the Heart of Everyday Operations From Data to Decisions — Faster Real-World Impact Across Hospitals Tackling Challenges Along the Way The Future of Smart Healthcare Sources https://litslink.com/ai-in-healthcare-statistics-key-trends-shaping-2025 https://intuitionlabs.ai/ai-hospitals-2025-adoption-trends-statistics https://blueprism.com/top-healthcare-ai-statistics-2025 https://tempdev.com/65-key-ai-healthcare-statistics  ( 7 min )

React Hooks are stable, battle‑tested, and still the best primitives for building resilient UI logic. real .tsx components you can run today: useState, lifecycle with useEffect, ergonomics with useRef, and custom hooks that model behavior (not components). Repo pieces used in this tutorial (you can adapt them 1:1): 01-useState/TrafficLight.tsx 02-useEffect/TrafficLightWithEffect.tsx 02-useEffect/TrafficLightWithHook.tsx hooks/useTrafficLight.tsx hooks/usePokemon.tsx + PokemonPage.tsx playground/FocusScreen.tsx hooks/useCounter.tsx TL;DR — What you’ll learn Turn useState into a finite state machine you won’t fight later. Write side‑effect safe useEffect with cleanup and event semantics. Use useRef for imperative handles (focus, scroll, measuring) without re‑renders. Design custom hooks tha…  ( 10 min )

I just read a stat that made me sit up straight. By 2026 (well, it's happening), ninety percent of all code is predicted to be AI-generated. Not 20%. Not half. Ninety percent. That's next year. a few months away. And I'm sitting here wondering if I should even bother learning that new framework I bookmarked last week. This isn't speculation anymore. Developers wrote 256 billion lines of code in 2024. The projection for 2025? 600 billion lines. That jump isn't because we suddenly got way better at typing. It's AI. Writing code. Everywhere. For everyone. And the thing is, I use these tools every day. GitHub Copilot autocompletes half my functions. ChatGPT helps me debug weird errors. Claude explains TypeScript generics when I forget how they work. I'm part of this shift. But 90%? That's not …  ( 21 min )

🧭 Table of Contents Introduction Why Beginners Struggle to Learn Python 💡 Introduction Starting your Python journey is exciting — but also confusing. 🐍 Why Beginners Struggle to Learn Python You don’t know what to search for. 🤖 How ChatGPT Can Help You Learn Smarter It can: Explain Python concepts in simple language. When you use it wisely, you’ll start thinking like a programmer — not just copying code. 🧠 How to Use These Prompts Here’s a simple 3-step method to learn Python effectively with ChatGPT: Paste it into ChatGPT and read the response carefully. Run the example code yourself — make small changes, test, and learn. 💡 Tip: Don’t just ask “what,” ask “why.” 🖼️ 50 Python + ChatGPT Prompts (Visual Posters) 🧩 Beginner Tips for Effective Learning 🕒 Consistency > Intensity: Spend 30 minutes daily — steady progress beats long breaks. ✍️ Type code yourself: Don’t just copy-paste — typing builds muscle memory. 🧠 Ask for explanations: Always ask ChatGPT why something works. 🧩 Start small: Focus on one concept (like loops or functions) each week. 🎯 Build mini projects: Try calculators, to-do apps, or text games after completing prompts. 🔥 Remember: The goal isn’t to finish fast. The goal is to understand deeply. 🏁 Conclusion Learning Python doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By using ChatGPT as your daily coding buddy, you can learn step-by-step — one prompt, one topic, one win at a time. 💬 Follow me on Dev.to for more beginner-friendly learning ideas, AI-assisted coding guidance, and motivational developer content.  ( 7 min )

Introduction The global fashion industry continues to evolve, and 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet for entrepreneurs looking to enter the e-commerce clothing market. With the rise of social media, influencer marketing, and advanced digital tools, launching an online clothing business has never been more achievable—or more competitive. Whether you’re passionate about fashion design, want to build a fashion store online, or plan to start with a dropshipping model, success depends on strategic planning, strong branding, and consistent marketing. This guide will walk you through every step of how to launch a profitable clothing brand online in 2025, from concept to conversion. Step 1: Identify Your Niche and Target Market The first and most crucial step in starting y…  ( 9 min )

Imagine a future where you never have to open an app again, your phone just gets things done. AI agents are software systems that use artificial intelligence to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users. They can operate autonomously deciding what to do end-to-end, breaking tasks into steps, and using APIs or apps to get the job done. These agents don’t just assist; they act. Whether it’s managing emails, booking appointments, or controlling applications, AI agents are designed to take initiative and deliver outcomes without constant human input. Agentic AI, on the other hand, is a broader system or framework that uses AI agents to perform tasks autonomously on behalf of a user or another system. It’s the architecture that supports, manages, and regulates the behavior of multiple …  ( 7 min )

When we first imagined Wowzers, we wanted to create more than just a party entertainment service. Our vision was to build a platform where creativity, professionalism, and joy converge — a place where every face-painted smile, balloon sculpture, and caricature drawing tells a story and leaves a lasting memory. Wowzers was born from a simple but powerful idea: to make celebrations unforgettable through experiences that are both artistically engaging and reliably delivered. Over the years, this idea has grown into a brand that is synonymous with quality, fun, and family-friendly entertainment, reaching clients across the nation and bringing smiles to countless faces. Why We Chose the Name "Wowzers" The name “Wowzers” encapsulates the very essence of what we strive to offer. Every performance…  ( 11 min )

When we talk about Linux security, most people think of firewalls, sudo permissions, or file ownership. the boundary between user-space and kernel-space. Understanding this boundary is essential for anyone working in cybersecurity, system hardening, or malware analysis. the attacker does. 🔍 What Are User-Space and Kernel-Space? Think of your operating system as a high-security building. The kernel-space is the restricted control room — only a few trusted personnel (kernel code, drivers, privileged processes) are allowed here. The user-space is the public area — where regular users and applications operate. In Linux, these two areas are isolated for safety. User-space programs can’t directly touch hardware or memory used by the kernel. system calls * (like read(), write(), open()) to …  ( 8 min )

Over six months, I developed a complete social networking platform using Django. The project, with over 1,000 commits, implements a comprehensive set of features required for a modern social network. It was successfully deployed on a home server, confirming its stability. Legal Disclaimer & Warning ⚠️ This project, its code, and associated documentation are provided "AS IS" without any warranties of any kind. The author expressly disclaims all liability for any damages arising from the use, misuse, or inability to use this software. 🎓 For Educational & Research Purposes Only: This project is a technical demonstration. It is not intended for production use and has not undergone formal security audits. 🔒 No Warranty: The software may contain bugs, vulnerabilities, and errors. You assum…  ( 7 min )

Hey devs, Coding fluency: ~0.5/10 (I know print("hello"), loops, and that’s it) How? Ran it I’m not a “vibe coder” — I’m a prompt engineer with high tech IQ and zero syntax muscle. The 3 Projects (All Live(now free services expired after 2 months) + GitHub) InDocuSign- https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/DocuSigner https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/bug-tracker-app https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/freelance-marketplace All have: Mentor PDF Plans (I Didn’t Make These) DocuSign Clone Plan (txt)-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Cyx-p4M7OP-IulwbuHisAUgBiJ63gde/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EWg43p4SzkpR1XkR8icB33At2RKHVOPF/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GP-vsDjchqCG7_CICReE-kzwywED4eum/view?usp=sharing My Situation (Be Honest With Me) Truth Reality I can build anything with AII can’t explain a single line without helpI ship fastI’ll fail a live coding interview in 2 mins Roast Me. Help Me. Guide Me. Is my approach cheating? Or smart(It is dumb I know it)? Be brutal. I can take it. Tech Stack (All MERN) React + Tailwind TL;DR P.S. I used ChatGPT to write this post — because my thoughts are scattered and I can’t form clean sentences. But I built the apps. I debugged. I shipped. Now I need your help to level up.  ( 7 min )

Hey devs, Coding fluency: ~0.5/10 (I know print("hello"), loops, and that’s it) How? Ran it I’m not a “vibe coder” — I’m a prompt engineer with high tech IQ and zero syntax muscle. The 3 Projects (All Live(now free services expired after 2 months) + GitHub) InDocuSign- https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/DocuSigner https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/bug-tracker-app https://github.com/AdityaS-EX/freelance-marketplace All have: Mentor PDF Plans (I Didn’t Make These) DocuSign Clone Plan (txt)-https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Cyx-p4M7OP-IulwbuHisAUgBiJ63gde/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EWg43p4SzkpR1XkR8icB33At2RKHVOPF/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GP-vsDjchqCG7_CICReE-kzwywED4eum/view?usp=sharing My Situation (Be Honest With Me) Truth Reality I can build anything with AII can’t explain a single line without helpI ship fastI’ll fail a live coding interview in 2 mins Roast Me. Help Me. Guide Me. Is my approach cheating? Or smart(It is dumb I know it)? Be brutal. I can take it. Tech Stack (All MERN) React + Tailwind TL;DR I’m a tech-obsessed beginner who used AI + mentor plans to build 3 real apps. P.S. I used ChatGPT to write this post — because my thoughts are scattered and I can’t form clean sentences. But I built the apps. I debugged. I shipped. Now I need your help to level up.  ( 7 min )

🚀 Introdução Como criar um agente capaz de pensar, agir e se conectar com o mundo real usando apenas Python e LLMs? Essa é exatamente a proposta do LangChain, um dos frameworks mais poderosos e flexíveis para quem quer sair do “prompt isolado” e construir aplicações inteligentes de verdade. Neste artigo, você vai entender, de forma prática e progressiva, os conceitos fundamentais e avançados do LangChain: templates, chains, caching, router chains, tools e agentes ReAct. Tudo o que você precisa para começar a desenvolver suas próprias soluções de IA Generativa. LangChain é um framework open-source que ajuda desenvolvedores a construir aplicações com LLMs de forma modular, escalável e produtiva. Ele fornece uma estrutura padronizada para lidar com: Prompt engineering e templates Encadeame…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I’m a PhD student trying to understand what it’s really like to build and manage microservices — not the textbook version, but the real, messy, frustrating, and sometimes awesome experience that only developers know. If you’ve ever dealt with services that randomly break at 2 AM, communication chaos between APIs, or moments when you wonder if breaking the monolith was even a good idea? I’d honestly love to chat. I’m doing a 40 to 50 minute online interview just to hear about your experience. What worked, what didn’t, and what you wish you knew earlier. It’s for academic research only, so no company secrets or sensitive data. If you’re open to sharing your story, please comment or send me a message. Your experience could really help others understand how microservices work in the real world. Thanks for reading, and respect to everyone out there keeping their services alive :D  ( 6 min )

Hey there, fellow developers! Have you ever poured your heart into a pull request, confident in your clean, tested, and functional code, only for an automated reviewer to shut it down? It's a uniquely frustrating experience, isn't it? Especially when the feedback feels... off. Imagine this: you've just submitted your latest work. All checks pass, tests are green, and the logic is sound, perfectly tailored to your project's unique business context. Then, a bot's comment pops up: "This method appears inefficient. Refactoring is advised." You stare at the screen, bewildered. Inefficiency? You know your approach is optimal for this specific scenario. It's a deliberate, well-considered compromise. A nagging question starts to form in your mind: What if the AI isn't as impartial as we believe? O…  ( 10 min )

🚀 Scaling Up: Why I Chose FastAPI Over Flask and Django for a Data API As a developer, when you set out to build a new data service—like my recent project, FXMacroData (check out the live API at FXMacroData - Real-time Forex Data) the framework choice is crucial. My goal was simple: serve high-frequency macroeconomic data instantly and reliably. I narrowed the field down to the Python giants: Flask, Django, and FastAPI. While Flask is famously lightweight and Django is the enterprise powerhouse, I ultimately landed on FastAPI. Here's why that decision was a game-changer for building a performant, modern data API designed for the cloud. The core requirement for the FXMacroData API is high concurrency and an architecture optimized for modern cloud deployments, specifically serverless envi…  ( 8 min )

Introduction That’s where the idea of community comes in. In 2025, being part of a tech community isn’t just “nice to have” — it’s a game-changer. What a Tech Community Really Is It’s where you can say, “I’m stuck,” and someone replies, “Here, try this.” Whether you’re just starting out or already shipping code, having a strong network makes the journey less lonely and a lot more inspiring. Why It Matters in 2025 That’s why being part of a solid community matters more than ever. It gives you: Support when you hit roadblocks What I’ve Learned from Community Building I’ve seen beginners become confident coders just because someone took time to guide them. My Advice to Developers Remember, the best developers aren’t just great at coding — they’re great at connecting. Let’s Connect Let’s talk about it in the comments Signature: The Duchess of Hackers Full-Stack Developer | Digital Marketer | Community Builder  ( 7 min )

Emily King delivers a silky, intimate Tiny Desk set that feels like a rose-petal hug, with her band’s dreamy harmonies elevating gut-punch breakup tunes like “Georgia” and “Down.” Between songs, she radiates infectious excitement, chatting about the joy of longtime collab Jeremy Most and the creative fun they’ve had over the years. She writes to pick herself up on bad days, which comes through in her new-year anthem “This Year” and the celebratory vibe of “Special Occasion”—a reminder that life’s magic is best shared. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins kick off the fifth episode of their year-long “25 Best Movies of the Century” series by digging into Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, calling it the definitive millennial coming-of-age film thanks to its raw, bittersweet mother-daughter dynamics. They also explain why it narrowly beats out Gerwig favorites Frances Ha and Little Women to claim the top Gerwig spot. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

CinemaSins’s latest video, “Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less,” gleefully tallies every “sin” in the movie—yet even as they roast it, they admit it might actually be kinda great. The page also plugs their other YouTube channels (TVSins, Commercial Sins, CinemaSins Podcast), invites you to vote in a poll, support them on Patreon, and follow a full roster of writers and social links for more sinful movie fun. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

0. Preamble: Back to the Digital Playground If cracking that analog safe was a lesson in vintage, tactile hacking, then what came next was its perfect, high-tech counterpart. Welcome back to Zero Nights 2017—Russia's most epic hacker playground. The energy was still electric from the safe-cracking victory, but the conference was far from done with us. As a journalist for "Hacker" magazine, my mission was to document the chaos and creativity. But let's be real: when you see a Tesla's brain sitting on a table, wired up and begging to be poked, you don't just write about it. You roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. This is the story of how our rag-tag crew decided to give a Tesla a friendly, non-destructive digital nudge. Zero Nights wasn't just about listening to talks; it was a…  ( 13 min )

🧩 Introduction In today’s data-driven world, MySQL remains one of the most popular and reliable database management systems used by developers, startups, and enterprises. Whether you’re building a small blog, an e-commerce site, or a large-scale enterprise application, MySQL provides the speed, scalability, and simplicity you need. In this article, we’ll dive deep into everything you need to know about MySQL, from installation to advanced features — perfect for both beginners and professionals. MySQL is an open-source Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) developed by MySQL AB, later acquired by Sun Microsystems, and now owned by Oracle Corporation. It uses Structured Query Language (SQL) to manage and manipulate data. MySQL is known for being: Open-source and free to use. Cross…  ( 9 min )

Introduction When we started developing SynTour, a tourism platform designed to revolutionize how travelers experience Malaysia, we faced significant challenges in managing complexity across multiple microservices. We needed a way to rapidly prototype features while maintaining code quality and architectural consistency. That's when we discovered Kiro, and it fundamentally changed how we approach development. Building SynTour required implementing: Real-time multi-language translation services Complex recommendation algorithms with data-driven personalization High-concurrency backend systems Multiple microservices (authentication, routing, recommendations) Managing all this within tight hackathon deadlines seemed overwhelming until we integrated Kiro into our workflow. Kiro's spec-driven…  ( 7 min )

Best Internship for MBA Students in Chandigarh & Mohali – Solitaire Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. About Solitaire Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. Why Solitaire is the Best Choice for MBA Students MBA students require a platform that integrates business strategy, technology, and hands-on project experience. Solitaire Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. delivers exactly that through its practical, job-oriented internship programs. The internship focuses on developing leadership qualities, strategic thinking, analytical ability, marketing acumen, and a strong grasp of digital transformation and IT management. By working on live projects and industry case studies, students learn how businesses operate in real-world scenarios.  ( 6 min )

Nel mondo della tecnologia e del coding, la precisione è tutto. Lo stesso vale per chi gestisce un portafoglio cripto. Gli sviluppatori e i tech enthusiast hanno spesso un vantaggio: sanno leggere i dati, comprendono le API e capiscono come funzionano i protocolli decentralizzati. Ma anche i più esperti possono trarre beneficio dagli strumenti giusti. Uno di questi strumenti, specialmente per chi vuole acquistare o vendere in modo rapido e sicuro, è MoonPay. Offre un’interfaccia semplice e integrazioni API per chi desidera aggiungere pagamenti in criptovaluta ai propri progetti o siti web. Ecco cinque tool che ogni appassionato di cripto dovrebbe conoscere: Metamask o Rabby Wallet: essenziali per interagire con DEX e dApp. CoinMarketCap o CoinGecko: per tracciare i prezzi, la capitalizzazione e le nuove tendenze del mercato. Zapper o DeBank: ideali per tenere sotto controllo il tuo portafoglio DeFi e i protocolli in cui sei attivo. Ledger o Trezor: i migliori dispositivi hardware per proteggere i tuoi fondi offline. TradingView: una piattaforma completa per analisi tecniche e monitoraggio dei trend. Integrare questi strumenti nel tuo workflow ti aiuterà a risparmiare tempo e a prendere decisioni più consapevoli. E ricorda: la chiave non è solo “comprare crypto”, ma saperle gestire in modo intelligente e data-driven.  ( 6 min )

🎯 Goal Deploy an NGINX Deployment and configure Horizontal Pod Autoscaler using a YAML manifest to scale pods automatically based on CPU utilization. cat nginx-hpa-deploy.yaml apiVersion: apps/v1 kind: Deployment metadata: name: nginx-hpa-demo spec: replicas: 1 selector: matchLabels: app: nginx-hpa-demo template: metadata: labels: app: nginx-hpa-demo spec: containers: - name: nginx image: nginx ports: - containerPort: 80 resources: requests: cpu: 100m limits: cpu: 200m EOF Apply it: kubectl apply -f nginx-hpa-deploy.yaml Check: kubectl get pods -l app=nginx-hpa-demo kubectl expose deployment nginx-hpa-demo --port=80 --target-port=80 Check: kubectl g…  ( 7 min )

🎯 Goal Automatically scale an NGINX deployment based on CPU usage using Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler. Let’s create a simple NGINX deployment that runs a lightweight web app to simulate load. cat nginx-hpa.yaml apiVersion: apps/v1 kind: Deployment metadata: name: nginx-hpa-demo spec: replicas: 1 selector: matchLabels: app: nginx-hpa-demo template: metadata: labels: app: nginx-hpa-demo spec: containers: - name: nginx image: nginx ports: - containerPort: 80 resources: requests: cpu: 100m limits: cpu: 200m EOF Apply it: kubectl apply -f nginx-hpa.yaml Expose the deployment with a ClusterIP Service. kubectl expose deployment nginx-hpa-demo --port=8…  ( 7 min )

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Originally published at https://www.nocobase.com/en/blog/weekly-updates-20251113 Summarize the weekly product update logs, and the latest releases can be checked on our blog. NocoBase is currently updated with three branches: main , next and develop. main：The most stable version to date, recommended for installation; next：Beta version, contains upcoming new features and has been preliminarily tested. There might be some known or unknown issues. It's mainly for test users to collect feedback and optimize functions further. Ideal for test users who want to experience new features early and give feedback; develop：Alpha version, contains the latest feature code, may be incomplete or unstable, mainly for internal dev and rapid iteration. Suited for tech users interested in product's cutting-ed…  ( 9 min )

Taming Complexity: Unleashing Evolutionary Algorithms for System Modeling Imagine trying to predict the spread of a new disease, model the fluctuations of a stock market, or simulate the behavior of a robot swarm. These complex systems have countless interacting parts, making accurate modeling a nightmare. The biggest hurdle? Pinpointing the right values for all the crucial parameters that govern the system's behavior. The core idea is surprisingly simple: treat parameter tuning as an optimization problem solvable by algorithms inspired by natural selection. An evolutionary algorithm explores the parameter space by generating candidate solutions, evaluating their performance, and selectively breeding the most promising ones. This process repeats, mimicking evolution, until a set of param…  ( 7 min )

In today’s ever-evolving tech landscape, developers have more opportunities than ever to turn their coding skills into a sustainable income stream. But how can you stand out in a sea of generic apps? The answer lies in building niche web applications—apps that target specific, underserved markets with tailored solutions. Not only are niche web apps highly valuable, but they also open up multiple avenues for monetization, making them a great way to turn your development skills into a profitable business. In this guide, we'll explore how you can tap into this unique space by creating web apps that solve specific problems in niche industries. Plus, we'll dive into monetization strategies, from subscriptions to premium features, and help you build a steady income with your development expertis…  ( 10 min )

How to use ERC-2771 and a Merkle Airdrop contract to build thoughtful, user-first dApps by separating the gas-payer from the transaction authorizer. As smart contract engineers, we build systems that handle real value. This demands a philosophy built on reliability, thoughtfulness, and excellence. Every line of code we write should communicate trust. But what happens when the very design of the network creates friction that breaks this trust? The Human Problem: Gas Fees This is a critical failure in user experience. We’ve presented a user with a "gift" they cannot open. As engineers, our first instinct might be to build a "relayer service." We could have a server, let's call it "Bob" that pays the gas on Alice's behalf. The Technical Problem: msg.sender authorization. In a standard transac…  ( 12 min )

Today, I wrote what I am going to call a “protocol proxy,” a system that receives a request via one protocol (such as HTTP(S)), translates it into another, sends it, and sends back the response as the response for your request. You might be wondering why anyone would need this. In Mini Micro, we only have HTTP(S) connections, and I want to create systems like live chat and a remote shell for my Mini Micro session so I can code anywhere in my house. It works by sending specially crafted POST requests to my Python Flask server, the post request contains all of the necessary information to do the connection and sends it back as a response to our initial request. An example request being something like: http.post("http://127.0.0.1:5000", {"request_type": "socket", "dest":"192.168.1.157", "port":5050, "method": "send", "data": "Hello, world!"}) Unfortunately, I think we are limited to a system where we connect, send, disconnect then connect, receive. The entire flow is like this: Mini Micro makes its http.post request to 127.0.0.1:5000 with the correct info to send via a socket. -> The server parses the request, performs it, target gets the request -> Target does whatever, sends a response, web server returns the response as its response for the request we made -> The response would be returned by http.post. Few things I have to do before I am comfortable releasing it, it needs a cleanup under the hood, I want to write libraries that make the whole experience easy to use with your Mini Micro code, I want to support more protocols. What would you do with this?  ( 6 min )

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AI image generation just got a major upgrade — and it’s free to try. Meet Nano-Banana AI, an advanced image editor and creator powered by Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or just someone who loves experimenting with visuals, this new tool delivers the kind of power and flexibility that was once only possible with professional-grade software. What Is Nano-Banana AI? Nano-Banana AI is an all-in-one image generation and editing tool that integrates Google’s latest Gemini 2.5 Flash Image technology. It allows users to create and refine images using natural language prompts — meaning you can describe what you want, and the AI brings it to life with precision and creativity. But Nano-Banana goes beyond simple prompt-to-image generation. It supports multi-image fusion, character consistency, and prompt editing, letting you merge ideas, adjust scenes, and maintain stylistic coherence across multiple images — all in one platform. Key Features 🚀 Powered by Google Gemini 2.5 Flash Image 🧠 Multi-Image Fusion 🎨 Prompt-Based Editing 🧍 Character Consistency ⚡ Fast, Free & Accessible Why It Stands Out Most AI image tools focus on generation — but Nano-Banana AI focuses equally on editing and control. It’s not just about making new images; it’s about refining and evolving them interactively. The integration with Gemini 2.5 Flash ensures faster generation times, enhanced detail, and smarter understanding of complex prompts. Whether you’re creating a digital portrait, product photo, fantasy scene, or AI art concept, Nano-Banana AI provides a playground for creativity powered by serious AI tech. Try It Yourself Curious to see what Gemini 2.5 Flash can do? Try Nano-Banana AI for free here: https://xole.ai/nano-banana Create. Edit. Blend. Repeat — all with the power of Nano-Banana AI. 🍌✨  ( 7 min )

Want to slash your AI workload? This quick guide walks you through four game-changing ChatGPT hacks—Prompt Reversal to craft spot-on prompts, the 5-Minute Amplifier to repurpose content across formats, the Red Team Technique to stress-test outputs, and Blueprint Scaffolding to make the AI spell out its reasoning. Each trick comes with real examples you can steal for any role or industry. By following these methods, you’ll chop your back-and-forth time in half and crank up productivity fast. Bonus: there’s a free ChatGPT ebook and detailed blog post linked if you’re hungry for more deep dives. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

CinemaSins drops a snappy 20-minute roast of Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers), calling out every cinematic “sin” while cheekily admitting they might secretly dig the movie. Expect their trademark quips plus plugs for the main site, side channels (TVSins, CommercialSins, CinemaSins Podcast), a quick poll to share your hot takes, and a Patreon invite for true sin-chasers. The “sins squad” – Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel – also steer you toward Discord, Reddit, Instagram, TikTok and even Jeremy’s book, so you can babble about each sin (and occasional win) well after the video ends. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

If you’ve been writing JavaScript for more than 10 minutes, you already know one thing: That’s stupidly inefficient. So I built coderkit, a lightweight, practical utility toolkit meant to kill repetitive code and give you a clean, reliable set of helpers you actually use in day-to-day dev work. No clutter. No over-engineered “generic utility abstraction patterns.” What Exactly Is coderkit? A compact collection of JS utilities that handle common tasks cleanly and consistently. It currently includes basic foundational helpers, and the goal is to expand it into: 50+ real-world utilities — string helpers, array manipulation, date processing, financial calculators, object operations, and more. The focus is on: Simplicity Readability Daily usefulness Zero unnecessary bloat Feature Categories i…  ( 7 min )

Introduction In today’s world of advanced manufacturing, materials science, and semiconductor engineering, precision at the microscopic level determines success or failure. To truly understand what happens inside a metal alloy, a weld joint, or a microelectronic chip, engineers and researchers rely on one essential tool — the metallurgical microscope. Unlike biological microscopes, which transmit light through transparent samples like cells or tissues, metallurgical microscopes are designed to analyze opaque materials — those that reflect light rather than transmit it. By using reflected (incident) illumination, these microscopes reveal the hidden textures, grain boundaries, and structural defects that define material performance. Whether in metallurgical labs, semiconductor fabs, or a…  ( 9 min )

liner notes: Professional : Much better day today coding than yesterday. I tried to get a couple of more demo applications for this library running. Of course, one was built with React and it wouldn't run. There was another example that was written in TypeScript. I was able to get it running, but it didn't do anything. I think I needed another program or something running to interact with it. I just went back to the vanilla JavaScript I've been building and refactored it myself with the information from the library's docs and just did trial and error. Worked on it between meetings and I got it working.. sort of. I was able to get an LLM running in the browser through a chat UI to call MCP tools also running in the Web Application to do certain tasks. With the help of AI, I was able to figu…  ( 7 min )

When “Correct” Code Hides a Secret Danger Ever wondered if a bug‑free program could still be unsafe? Researchers have uncovered a sneaky problem: AI‑driven code assistants can produce patches that pass every test but secretly contain security holes. These patches look flawless to the eyes of developers, but a single malicious query can turn them into a doorway for hackers. This discovery matters because millions of projects now rely on automated fixes from code agents, and a hidden flaw could expose sensitive data or cripple software. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: When Correct Is Not Safe: Can We Trust Functionally Correct Patches Generatedby Code Agents? 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 27 min )

You can access the code of this chapter in the Kilo-Go github repository in the movingaround branch Currently your file structure should look something like this: First we want to be able to view a single line without reading it from a file, we will do that later File: editor/editor.go type EditorRow struct { chars string } type EditorConfig struct { restoreFunc func() reader *bufio.Reader rows, cols int cx, cy int numrows int row EditorRow } func NewEditor(f func()) *EditorConfig { ... return &EditorConfig{ restoreFunc: f, reader: bufio.NewReader(os.Stdin), rows: rows, cols: cols, cx: 0, cy: 0, numrows: 0, } } func (e *EditorCo…  ( 13 min )

Imagine building a cutting-edge AI, only to have its accuracy sabotaged by subtle data errors hidden across a network. This is the lurking threat in federated learning, where models are trained on decentralized data. A single compromised source can poison the well, degrading the entire system's performance. How do we ensure our distributed AI remains reliable, even when facing flawed data? The core idea is collaborative teaching with verified subsets. Instead of relying solely on raw, potentially corrupted local data, each participant verifies a small, trusted dataset. Think of it as a 'sanity check' – a shared ground truth. These trusted instances then guide agents to collaboratively select the most informative, yet robust, training data from their local silos. This collaborative approach…  ( 7 min )

🚀 Introduction Every data-driven team faces the same challenge: We built Coomia DataGPT to change that. It’s a self-hosted AI copilot that connects directly to your databases, understands questions in plain English, writes SQL automatically, and visualizes the results instantly. In this post, I’ll share how it works under the hood, the tech stack behind it, and what we learned while building it. At a high level, Coomia DataGPT has three main components: +------------------+ +---------------------+ +-------------------+ | Frontend (React)| ---> | FastAPI Backend | ---> | Database Engines | | Chat Interface | | Query + AI Engine | | (PostgreSQL, etc.)| +------------------+ +---------------------+ +-------------------+ …  ( 8 min )

When Ads Become Helpful Suggestions: Introducing Monetzly, the Google Ads for AI Conversations Imagine you’re using an AI-powered app to draft a report, and as you type, a suggestion pops up: “Need statistics on recent market trends? Check out this resource.” Instead of disrupting your flow, the ad enhances your experience, making it feel like a natural part of the conversation. This is the vision behind Monetzly—the first dual-earning platform for developers and advertisers that redefines how we think about monetization in AI applications. AI applications are booming, yet many developers struggle with monetization models that don't alienate users. Traditional ad placements often disrupt user experiences, leading to frustration rather than engagement. Monetzly solves this problem by offe…  ( 7 min )

🚀 The Problem I Wanted to Solve Most resume builders online are either too generic or charge recurring subscriptions. It turned out so well that I’m now sharing the entire production-ready codebase with anyone who wants to launch their own version. 🧩 What’s Inside Resume Builder Pro ⚙️ Full-stack codebase — Next.js 15 + React 19 + TypeScript + Prisma + PostgreSQL 🧠 Google Gemini AI integration — Resume Parser, Keyword Optimizer, ATS Score Checker 🪄 60+ professional templates — grouped into technical, executive, creative, and modern designs 🔐 Authentication system — Email, Google, and LinkedIn OAuth via NextAuth v5 📦 Export options — PDF, DOCX, TXT, JSON backup 🧰 Built-in tools — Resume Score Calculator, Cover Letter Builder, Keyword Density Analyzer 🐳 Deployment ready — Dockerfile, Vercel config, and AWS/GCP guides 🪶 TailwindCSS UI with Radix UI and Lucide icons 📚 Comprehensive documentation (INSTALLATION.md, DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md, LICENSE.txt) 🧠 Why AI Matters Here Integrating Google Gemini made a huge difference: Parse any uploaded PDF and extract structured data Instantly check ATS compatibility (98 % success in tests) Suggest action verbs and missing keywords Auto-generate bullet points using AI This makes resume building genuinely intelligent, not just form-filling. 💡 Who Can Use It ✅ SaaS founders — launch your own subscription resume builder 🧭 Quick Start (5 Minutes) Then open http://localhost:3000 📦 Deploy Anywhere 🟢 Vercel (1-click) 🟣 AWS / GCP / DigitalOcean 🐳 Docker container ready 🔐 SSL + environment templates included 💬 Get It Here 👉 Launch your own AI-powered resume builder today! 🌐 Get Resume Builder Pro on Gumroad → Includes lifetime access, commercial license, and full documentation. 🧵 Tags ✍️ Author Ram Pattanaik — DevOps Engineer & AI Educator at LocalAiMaster.com Helping developers build and automate real-world AI systems.  ( 7 min )

Introduction Resource Group acts as a logical container that holds related resources for an Azure solution, making it easier to deploy, monitor, and manage them collectively. In this lab, you’ll learn how to create a Resource Group using the Azure Portal, step by step. By the end, you’ll understand why Resource Groups are essential and how they fit into Azure’s resource hierarchy. Objectives Understand what a Resource Group is. Create a Resource Group using the Azure Portal. Verify the Resource Group deployment. Learn optional automation using Azure CLI and PowerShell. Prerequisites Active Azure subscription. Access to https://portal.azure.com. Basic understanding of Azure concepts. Key Terms Resource Group: A container that holds related Azure resources, such as virtual machines, storage…  ( 7 min )

In the previous article we wrote the main component for our app: the Word component. Now, it's time to implement some game logic! Create a models/game.ts file which will store our models. First, we have a GameInfo interface: this is what could be eventually be store on a server (we won't have one, but we'll pretend that we do). It stores the 5 middle words, each with its own hint, the 2 edge words (top and bottom) and a common hint. /** What comes from the server */ export interface GameInfo { words: Array; edgeWords: [string, string]; edgeHint: string; }; Then, we need a similar interface, which I called Game, which stores some additional strings: the user's current values. /** What we store in our component */ export interface Game { words: Arr…  ( 10 min )

Emily King’s Tiny Desk Concert feels like “getting hugged by a rose petal,” thanks to her silky vocals and a crack band that layers dreamy harmonies over heartbreak tunes like “Georgia” and “Down.” Between songs she radiates excitement, chatting about years of creating music with longtime collaborator Jeremy Most. She flips the mood with the self-boosting anthem “This Year” and reminds us that a “Special Occasion” is best celebrated together. Rounding out the set alongside “Distance,” it’s a feel-good performance that leaves you smiling (and maybe reaching for tissues). Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I've been a professional developer for 10 years. I've built roughly 7 production applications in that time. Just writing that makes me cringe a little—shouldn't it be more? But those 7 applications represent real users, real business needs, real maintenance, and real updates, especially when APIs break or I forget to include something and the application crashes. They're production systems that people depend on. And somehow, I still don't feel like a "real developer." I feel inadequate because with every new project, I have to Google things I've done several times. Things I feel a seasoned developer would know off the top of their head. I'm always looking for boilerplate code so I don't have to type the same HTML tags over and over again. I'm very thankful for reusable components. On more …  ( 7 min )

After 25 years in software development, I recently tackled a problem that's becoming increasingly common: implementing a production-ready RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) system using AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases. The use case was resume search for a recruiting database, and the results were significant enough that I wanted to share what worked, what didn't, and the gotchas I hit along the way. Recruiters were drowning in manual work. They'd run keyword searches against the resume database, then spend hours manually sifting through results trying to match candidates to job descriptions. The core issue? Basic keyword search doesn't understand context or semantic meaning. A job description asking for "frontend expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks" might miss excellent candidates wh…  ( 11 min )

Summary In the latest Ringer Movies episode, Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan crown themselves “kings of the sewer” after diving back into Brian De Palma’s Snake Eyes, starring Nic Cage, Gary Sinise, and Carla Gugino. They unpack De Palma’s signature camera moves, Cage’s scene-stealing quirks, and the film’s over-the-top set pieces with their usual banter. Produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, this podcast is brought to you by PayPal—score 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 all holiday long. Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer channels for more movie takes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predator: Badlands, the second PG-13 entry since 2004’s Alien vs. Predator, has won over fans and critics alike, smashing franchise opening-weekend box office records. Flipping the Predator from villain to hero in this sequel/Alien crossover clearly paid off. For a spoiler-packed deep dive, catch The Weekly Planet podcast every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Don’t miss early videos and bonus episodes at BigSandwich.co. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The token is described in Canary’s filing as both a memecoin and a “cultural statement.”  ( 31 min )

Hyperliquid reportedly took a bad debt of $4.9 million due to alleged POPCAT manipulation.  ( 30 min )

The operator is exploring stricter enforcement of listing rules and audits to protect investors.  ( 30 min )

Token rallies through key resistance with 31% volume surge as Nasdaq certifies first U.S. spot XRP ETF  ( 34 min )

The sharp move unfolded within a $0.0121 range as price action confirmed a textbook lower-high, lower-low formation.  ( 33 min )

Technical breakout drives BCH higher as institutional accumulation emerges above $515 support  ( 32 min )

BTC pulls back from session peaks above $105,300 with exceptional selling pressure before finding footing near $102,000 psychological threshold.  ( 33 min )

The House of Representatives voted in favor of a monthslong funding measure late Wednesday.  ( 31 min )

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Meet the New AI Research Buddy That Learns Like a Human Ever wondered if a computer could dig through the web, check facts, and write a clear answer all by itself? Scientists have built a clever AI called PokeeResearch‑7B that does just that. Its breakthrough lies in a special training method where the AI learns from its own successes and failures, guided by feedback from other smart language models. In everyday life, such a tool could turn a vague question into a reliable answer in seconds, making research faster and more trustworthy for students, journalists, and curious minds alike. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: PokeeResearch: Effective Deep Research via Reinforcement Learning from AIFeedback and Robust Reasoning Scaffold 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 27 min )

AI Content Marketing: 2025's Game-Changing Strategies AI has moved from experimental novelty to operational necessity in content marketing. By early 2025, 73% of marketing teams use AI tools daily, according to HubSpot's State of Marketing report. But here's the uncomfortable truth: most marketers are using AI the same way, creating a homogenized content landscape that readers scroll past without a second thought. The real opportunity isn't in using AI—it's in using it differently. While your competitors generate generic blog posts with ChatGPT, sophisticated marketers are deploying AI for psychographic audience modeling, real-time content personalization at scale, and predictive engagement optimization. The gap between basic AI adoption and strategic AI implementation is widening fast. …  ( 8 min )

Decoding the Daily Grind: AI That Understands Your Unspoken Routines Ever wonder how a city planner anticipates traffic jams, or a hospital optimizes patient flow? It's not just about raw numbers; it's about understanding the why behind our daily habits. What if AI could truly grasp these unspoken routines, going beyond simple prediction to reveal the underlying social fabric? That's the power of a new breed of agent-based simulation. At its core, this approach uses a novel framework to build virtual 'agents' that don't just react; they act based on learned social practices. Instead of simply programming them with rules, you equip them with the capability to observe, internalize, and replicate common routines within a simulated environment. Think of it like teaching an AI to 'walk a mile…  ( 7 min )

Stop throwing your life in the garbage. Automate. gabeb03 ・ Oct 17 #gadget #programming  ( 5 min )

🎮 PyQuest: Test Your Python Skills! ✨ Features: ASCII art banner (powered by pyfiglet) Multiple‑choice questions loaded from q.json Score tracking with percentage Results saved to results.csv 📂 Setup: download the project here. Make sure you have Python 3 (or more) installed. Install pyfiglet with pip install pyfiglet. Run the game by: double‑click launch.bat on Windows.  ( 6 min )

When users tap quickly between images, your preview can flicker, hide the spinner at the wrong time, or even show the wrong photo. That’s a classic race condition during image loading. Here’s the core fix in one line—and why it works. You show a full-screen preview of an image in a modal (or a floating box). A user taps Image A, it starts loading. Before it finishes, they tap Image B. If Image A completes late, its onLoad/onLoadEnd can still fire and mutate state that now “belongs” to Image B—hiding the spinner too early or causing flicker. React Native’s Image kicks off a native request as soon as it renders with source={{ uri }}. If you keep the same Image instance mounted while swapping the URI, late callbacks from the previous load can still arrive and update your UI state. Force the p…  ( 7 min )

In-app chat keeps interactions on-platform, so users can collaborate and respond without switching to another app. Building or integrating top chat features into your app will give users even more of a reason to stay. Let's say you're building a telehealth app. Basic messaging functionality is enough for patients and doctors to discuss a condition, but it's not sufficient for sending images for accurate diagnoses or storing messages long-term for the patient to revisit. And without secure messaging, it's not compliant. But with the amount of features to choose from, how do you know which will best serve your audience? Which ones should you prioritize and which should you skip completely? In this post, we share the 14 top features for engaging in-app chat, helping you decide what to integra…  ( 14 min )

I just launched a half marathon training plan designed for parents with actual jobs and kids. Not for elite runners. For regular people who want to build a habit and cross a finish line. 3 goal options: 3:00 (just finish) 2:30 (getting stronger) 2:00 (pushing yourself) 12 weeks. Built-in flexibility. Real life. Check it out Martin P.S. I also put together a page of running gear I actually use.  ( 6 min )

The Evolution of AI Tools: What Developers Need to Know The landscape of AI-powered development tools has undergone a seismic shift since GitHub Copilot's launch in 2021. By 2025, we're witnessing not just incremental improvements, but fundamental transformations in how developers write code, debug issues, and architect solutions. Let me walk you through the data that tells this story—and show you why the right SDK matters more than ever. GitHub Copilot's evolution represents a masterclass in AI advancement. In 2025, it leverages OpenAI's GPT-4o—a multimodal flagship model enabling text, code, and visual reasoning. This isn't marketing speak; the capabilities are measurable. According to real-world case studies, a fintech startup reduced development time by 40% when building an MVP API …  ( 11 min )

Nmap Everyone’s busy making “autonomous AI agents.” what they can actually do once they get a shell. Developers built containers, then forgot to pin them. You’ve seen it: the “agent” reads a JSON manifest, loads 20 tools from the internet, and starts running commands on your infra. It’s not AI. MCP is supposed to standardize how agents talk to tools and data sources — discovery, schemas, structured calls. The issue? trusts whatever tool the agent registers. crane, it’s allowed to act like crane. It’s Docker Hub :latest, all over again — but this time your LLM is running the pull. Think of them as the firewall inside the agent runtime. An MCP client interceptor hooks every tool call before it leaves the client, and every result after it returns. [Agent/LLM] → [MCP Client] → (Before Intercep…  ( 8 min )

How to Stop Shipping Garbage Before It Ships You If your build still pulls ubuntu:latest, you’re not “cloud-native.” You’re running a randomizer in production. Every tag that isn’t a digest is a liability. :latest is not convenience; it’s negligence. What you write What happens next FROM node:latest You rebuild on Tuesday and ship a new kernel vulnerability. pip install flask You pull in a supply-chain bomb before lunch. terraform init You silently upgrade the AWS provider, then wonder why IAM exploded. If you don’t pin it, you can’t attest it. OPA (Open Policy Agent) A fast, embeddable policy engine. Conftest A CLI built on top of OPA. parses Dockerfiles, YAML, Terraform, JSON feeds them into OPA exits 1 on fail, 0 on pass That’s all you need for CI or pre-commit hooks. …  ( 8 min )

Keyboard users often encounter issues when interacting with popins, modals, or tooltips. During an accessibility audit with a partner, we noticed that focus can easily escape the popin, leading to a confusing experience. This approach ensures keyboard users can stay within the popin and interact predictably, improving accessibility and user experience (UX) for all users. Popins generally include several interactive elements: a close button, overlay, and main content such as forms or call-to-actions (CTAs). Without proper focus management, users can tab out of the popin into the underlying page, breaking accessibility rules and making interactions unpredictable. Key rules for accessible popins: When a popin opens, we save the currently focused element and programmatically set focus to the c…  ( 8 min )

As you know, version 2 of WebForms Core technology will be released by Elanat soon. In the past days, we have given an extensive description of the revolutionary features and capabilities of version 2, and in the next few days we will reveal other new features. WebForms Core is a server-based technology, yet it offers revolutionary offline capabilities. Think of this workflow: The server defines the interaction patterns The client caches the JavaScript commands and calls The user interacts with the application completely offline The JavaScript runs locally without contacting the server Synchronization occurs when the connection is resumed This solves the problem of PWA complexity that plagues traditional SPA development. Version 2 of WebForms Core introduces a Checksum mechanism and SHA256…  ( 10 min )

This AI Song Just Went Number 1...FOR REAL It finally happened: an AI-generated track has climbed all the way to the top of the Billboard charts, marking an unprecedented moment in music history. This breakthrough raises big questions about creativity, originality, and where artificial intelligence fits into the artistry we’ve always valued. Behind the scenes, the My Beato Club community—dozens of supporters from Justin Scott to Toby Guidry—have been rallying around this innovation, underscoring how passionate listeners and creators are about the future of music technology. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Recently we launched a new File Search Tool, a fully managed RAG system built directly into the Gemini API that abstracts away the retrieval pipeline so you can focus on building. For all of the details, check out the blog post, or read on for a tutorial from Mark McDonald. Imagine effortlessly recalling specific details from your favorite podcasts or getting a quick recap when returning to a long series' storyline. An AI conversation, equipped with the full context of your podcasts, makes these easy. In this tutorial, we'll build a tool for this exact case. We'll create a Python app that ingests a podcast RSS feed, transcribes the episodes, and indexes them using the File Search Tool. This allows us to ask natural language questions and get answers based on the actual content of the podca…  ( 9 min )

Sean and Amanda dive into Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird, ranking it No. 5 on their list of the 25 Best Movies of the 21st Century. They praise it as the ultimate millennial coming-of-age film, exploring its honest, complicated mother-daughter dynamics and why it stands out over Gerwig’s other hits like Little Women and Frances Ha. Along the way, they break down what makes Lady Bird so uniquely defining—its perfect blend of humor, heart, and generational truth—and why it earned its spot as their official Gerwig pick. Toss in some State Farm sponsorship love, and you’ve got another Ringer podcast episode worth your time. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Part 1 Belated update. Yes, it’s been five years, can’t believe it myself. What’s the “delta” for the last three years that flew by too fast? At the same time, obviously, everything has changed — some things even multiple times. We went through COVID with its obligatory work-from-home setup, only for many companies to start imposing, some more gradually than others, return-to-office policies. I interviewed a number of candidates recently who moved away from major tech hubs during COVID and had to leave their jobs because of the RTO push. We are still fully remote. Most of the Big Tech companies went through rounds of mass layoffs — a tectonic shift from the previous 20 or so years of competing for talent and outbidding each other in offers. Startups suddenly became much more attractive f…  ( 9 min )

In recent times, I have been working in Tines as we have shifted to this platform for our SOAR needs. Tines SOAR is a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response platform that uses a no-code/low-code interface to help security teams automate and manage security workflows, making them faster and more efficient. It integrates with various security tools through an API-centric approach, allowing it to automate tasks like responding to alerts, triaging incidents, and enriching threat intelligence data I have been enjoying using this tool a great deal as it allows a lot of flexibility and comes with a large number of built-in integrations. Tines also has great performance as I have noted that the platform can run actions in parallel which reduces run time as compared to some other SOAR products. Using Tines, I have been able to automate 50 hours (and counting) of security work so that security engineers can spend time on more value added projects. As part of my learning on this platform I have completed both the Tines Core Certification as well as the Tines Advanced Certification. These certifications contain a number of pre-labs which contain a lot of good hands-on material and tips and creates to create robust/efficient stories. I am looking forward to further my knowledge/skills on the platform in order to increase efficiencies via automation!  ( 6 min )

This Is the End Recently, I shared a project skeleton and a post that allows you to easily turn almost any relational database schema into a REST API. It took me about a month to develop the first release, just a few hours at night when the kids were asleep and during weekends, since I’m currently working full-time. The feedback was mixed. Some people liked it, others simply hated it. At some point on Reddit, people even downvoted the project without explaining why. Fortunately, some benevolent users also took the time to tell me what they liked or didn’t about the project. My initial goal was to solve a problem I had: reusing an existing, functional relational data model and its data from a monolithic application, and turning it into a headless architecture, where the backend is a REST…  ( 7 min )

The average new engineer spends 2–3 weeks just figuring out where things are. Not building. Not shipping. Just… searching. Here’s what actually happens: The real cost? Each new hire wastes 40–60 hours of senior developer time just asking questions. How to fix it: Centralize your knowledge in one place Centralize your knowledge in one place Make your codebase searchable with AI Auto-document meeting decisions Link tasks to code changes for context We built Syncally to solve this exact problem. It connects your GitHub, meetings, and tasks so new devs can ask “why was this built this way?” and get instant answers. No more 3-hour context-hunting sessions. No more bothering your senior devs. If onboarding takes more than 3 days, your knowledge management is broken.  ( 6 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE PROCEDURE get_blob_full_text( FOR rec IN ( SELECT blob_to_text_range(t.VERSIONS, c.start_byte, c.end_byte) as chunk_content FROM CacheIOIStates t CROSS JOIN ( SELECT level as chunk_num, (level * 4000 - 3999) as start_byte, (level * 4000) as end_byte FROM dual CONNECT BY level <= CEIL( (SELECT blob_length(VERSIONS) FROM CacheIOIStates WHERE IOIID = p_key1) / 4000 ) ) c WHERE t.IOIID = p_key1 ORDER BY c.chunk_num ) LOOP IF rec.chunk_content IS NOT NULL THEN DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE(rec.chunk_content); END IF; END LOOP; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN DBMS_OUTPUT.PUT_LINE('Error: ' || SQLERRM); END get_blob_full_text; /  ( 6 min )

So I was speaking with the Backend Standup guys the other day (as one does) and one of them explained a problem they were having. They were attempting to do a  Stripe integration but were running into problems with the webhook portion. For those who need a reminder, a webhook is basically a callback from an online service into your application. For example, with Stripe (a payment processing service) you can set up subscriptions with your customers, where they sign up and pay you a certain amount each month. To handle this, Stripe generates an invoice automatically, and then charges them for it, again automatically. In order to give your application some visibility into this process, you can configure Stripe to hit a specified endpoint on your application with payment updates. This also app…  ( 7 min )

Tailwind CSS Won the War... But We're the Losers Elvis Sautet ・ Nov 7 #tailwindcss #webdev #css #productivity  ( 5 min )

A hands-on guide to creating privacy-preserving token sales on Canton Network Ever wanted to build a token sale where only the buyer, seller, and maybe a regulator can see the details? That's exactly what we're going to create today. We'll build a complete ICO (Initial Coin Offering) smart contract that sells one token for another, with privacy built-in and atomic operations that can't fail halfway through. ICO's are back! From Monad to MegaETH or projects launching their token on Tally.xyz, capital formation as product market fit for crypto is the meta. Before we dive into code, let's make sure we're on the same page. An ICO (Initial Coin Offering) is when a project sells their tokens to raise funds. Traditionally this happens on public blockchains where everyone can see: Who bought what …  ( 12 min )

AI's Achilles Heel: Can We Prove Plans Before They Execute? Imagine deploying an AI-powered system only to find its carefully crafted plan leads to a catastrophic failure. What if your self-driving car suddenly decided the best route involved driving through a lake? The current AI planning paradigm often lacks a critical step: rigorous verification. It's time to move beyond black-box AI and embrace provably correct planning. The core idea is to develop a system that allows us to formally prove that an AI's plan will achieve its intended goal, while respecting resource constraints. Think of it like a building inspector checking the blueprints before construction begins, not after the building collapses. By associating plans with logical proofs, we can mathematically guarantee their correc…  ( 7 min )

Can AI Predict the Next Terror Attack? What if we could look a few weeks ahead and see where the next wave of terror incidents might rise, just like checking tomorrow’s weather? Researchers have built a smart computer model that learns from decades of global terror data and now gives surprisingly accurate short‑term forecasts. It’s a breakthrough that shows how AI can turn massive historical records into practical, life‑saving insights. Every extra week of warning matters—and that’s a future worth working for. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Predicting the Unpredictable: Reproducible BiLSTM Forecasting of Incident Countsin the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 26 min )

I'm building my first SaaS product in public. It's called SpeakSheet, and it generates Excel spreadsheets from natural language prompts. This is my Day 1 devlog. 🧠 The Idea Most people create the same spreadsheets repeatedly. Budget trackers. Sales logs. Task lists. Client rosters. What if you could just describe what you need and get a fully structured .xlsx file in seconds? That's SpeakSheet. 💡 How It Works User types a prompt (e.g., "Track gym members with name, age, membership type, join date") ✅ What I Built Today Basic MVP UI (used ChatGPT to speed up scaffolding) 💬 Feedback Welcome I'm building this 100% in public. Follow along: Twitter: [@NotVarunKV] Drop a comment if you have ideas, questions, or just want to roast my code 😅  ( 6 min )

If you’ve been building web apps for a while, you’ve probably heard the React vs. Next.js debate more times than you can count. Both are powerful, both come from Meta’s ecosystem, and both dominate the frontend world but which one should you choose in 2025? As a full-stack developer who’s built production apps using both React and Next.js, here’s my honest breakdown. React is a frontend JavaScript library used for building user interfaces. Pros: Flexible and customizable architecture Huge community and library support Easier to learn for beginners Perfect for client-side rendered apps Cons: SEO can be tricky for SPAs Manual setup for routing and optimization Requires additional libraries for full-stack behavior (e.g., React Router, Axios, etc.) What is Next.js? Next.js is a React-based framework created by Vercel that adds server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes — turning React into a full-stack framework. Pros: Built-in routing and API handling Excellent SEO (SSR and SSG) Image optimization and performance improvements Easy deployment on Vercel or AWS Amplify Supports hybrid rendering (mix of SSR, SSG, ISR) Cons: Slightly higher learning curve Limited flexibility compared to vanilla React Build times can be longer for large projects You’re building a small-to-medium SPA If I’m building a quick MVP or mobile app frontend — I’ll still use React. In 2025, React remains the best choice for flexibility, while Next.js dominates in speed, SEO, and developer experience. If you’re starting a new project, go with Next.js — it gives you everything React does, and more, with less setup.  ( 7 min )

Je ne suis pas développeur de métier. J’ai simplement eu envie d’apprendre quelque chose de nouveau, pour le fun, et de créer un outil concret. L’idée était simple : une extension qui repère automatiquement les synonymes du mot maison sur n’importe quelle page web, les surligne, puis affiche un compteur. Rien d’ambitieux au départ, juste un petit projet pour progresser et voir si j’étais capable de le mettre en ligne. Résultat : Synonymes Maison, une extension Chrome légère, sans publicité et sans collecte de données. Je voulais suivre l’usage de certains mots liés à maison, que je croise souvent en rédaction ou dans mes recherches. J’avais besoin d’un outil qui scanne les pages automatiquement, repère les synonymes, les met en évidence, et garde un total cumulé. Comme ça n’existait p…  ( 7 min )

Today's vibe is to talk about the new version of the template language. We've been working on this project for a year and a half now, and, man, this is definitely the level of seriousness we're looking for. You might think that after all this time, things could be done much better. That's true, but the fact is, what we have is really, really cool. Let's take a look at the new version and see what we've prepared :) Articles usually fill you with unnecessary fluff, whether on topic or not. I like to do that too, of course, but let's get straight to the most important thing. Text Text Yes, now instead of indica…  ( 9 min )

Of all the gilded promises the internet offers, few are as shrouded in mystique as “traffic arbitrage.” You’ve seen the lifestyle it supposedly funds: laptops open on pristine beaches, dashboard shots of luxury cars, and screenshots of dizzying daily profits. It feels like a private club, and the rules of entry are written in a language you don’t yet speak. But what if I told you the core principle is something you already understand intuitively? What if the complex jargon—CPA, RevShare, ROI, verticals—is just a professional shorthand for a simple, universal business model? The secret to traffic arbitrage isn't about finding a magic button. It’s about understanding its architecture. It's about seeing the system, not just the components. And once you see it, you can’t unsee it. You’ll start…  ( 11 min )

Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Network Namespaces Warning: No AWS bills were harmed in the making of this project! 💸 Hey! I'm Sherifdeen Adebayo, and buckle up because I'm about to tell you how I accidentally became best friends with Linux networking (didn't see THAT coming in 2025! 😅). So there I was, staring at the HNG13 Stage 4 DevOps challenge like it was jollof rice without chicken 😭. The task? Build a complete Virtual Private Cloud system on Linux. My networking knowledge at the time? "IP address goes brrr" 🤷‍♂️ Spoiler alert: It's not magic. It's just clever use of Linux tools that have been chilling since before TikTok was a thing! (Yes, I'm old enough to remember when we had to ping people to know if they were online 👴) I created vpcctl - basically AWS VPC's youn…  ( 16 min )

Announcing the XTool Christmas Contest Winners: A Masterclass in Community & Digital Engagement The air has been thick with anticipation, and the creative community has been buzzing! We are thrilled to finally announce the exhilarating results of the xTool Christmas Contest. This festive challenge invited creators from all walks of life to unleash their imagination, utilizing xTool's innovative laser cutters and engravers to craft truly remarkable projects. The contest was a resounding success, showcasing an incredible array of talent across two distinct categories: the 'How to Make' group and the 'Inspirational' group. Each submission was a testament to the boundless possibilities that creative tools, combined with a spark of genius, can bring to life. From intricate designs to heartwarmi…  ( 9 min )

E aí, galera! Resumindo e dando a resposta, que é um pouco contraintuitiva para quem vem de outras linguagens, não, não existe imutabilidade garantida no tempo de execução do JavaScript ou TypeScript. Mas o TypeScript nos oferece alguns caminhos para forçar essa prática e te avisar dos erros antes que teu código rode. TL;DR: Vou te mostrar o motivo por trás disso e como usar o TypeScript para escrever um código muito mais seguro e fácil de entender. A raiz do problema: JavaScript é mutável por natureza O JavaScript foi construído com a ideia de mutabilidade para a maioria dos seus tipos de referência, como por exemplo, objetos e arrays. Quando usamos const, a única coisa que garantimos é que a variável não será reatribuída. O conteúdo do objeto ou array que ela aponta na memória pode ser …  ( 7 min )

AI is amazing for boilerplate and speed, but my test proved it's a dangerous "naive junior" when handling secrets and testing cleanup. I detail exactly where the tool fell short and why you must keep an eagle-eyed human-in-the-loop to prevent code disasters. What's been your experience? Security by Design Pt 2: AI for Threat Modeling and Remediation  ( 6 min )

I recently published an article about Masonry Grid, and here I am again with another post. What happened? Well, something interesting popped up in the Reddit comments. After sharing the initial release, Zardoz84 in the comments linked to a clever CSS-only masonry example. The example used a neat trick with grid-row: span X to create a masonry effect without any JavaScript. The original example was hand-tuned for specific content, but the technique itself caught my attention. Could this approach work with dynamic content? The core idea is simple: .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); } .item { aspect-ratio: var(--width) / var(--height); grid-row: span calc(var(--height) / var(--width) * var(--precision)); } The trick is elegant: each …  ( 7 min )

Project Overview This project implements a complete Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) management system using Linux networking primitives. Built as part of the HNG Internship program, it demonstrates advanced networking concepts including network namespaces, bridges, NAT, routing, and security policies. Features Implemented VPC Management: Create and manage multiple isolated VPCs with custom CIDR ranges Subnet Types: Public subnets with NAT gateway and private subnets with no internet access VPC Isolation: Complete network isolation between VPCs by default VPC Peering: Controlled communication between VPCs with proper routing Security Policies: JSON-based security group rules using iptables Application Deployment: Deploy and test applications within subnets Comprehensive Logging: All operations …  ( 9 min )

This follows my series to cover lesser known features of Modern C++ Today, we have variadic templates, which is an improvement over variadic arguments (...), a type of argument that can take variable arguments. Before we start with variadic templates, an introduction to variadic arguments is required. Variadic arguments have been around since the time of C and old C++ but it has a lot of limitations, which can be seen in the code demonstration below: #include #include void printNumbers(int count, ...) { va_list args; // Hold and make argument list with capacity "count" va_start(args, count); // Start processing variable args for (int i = 0; i < count; ++i) { int num = va_arg(args, int); // Get next argument std::cout << num << " "; } …  ( 8 min )

My Favorite Cursor Features In the last few years, I’ve tried many coding AI tools like Copilot, but none of them have worked for as long as Cursor. For the first time, I’ve been feeling that AI is truly helping me build things faster and reduce the steps between ideas and code. So, to celebrate that, I decided to share some of my favorite Cursor features! Plan Mode Plan Mode was introduced recently in Cursor. The first time I saw this kind of implementation was with Kiro, and I’m pretty sure this will become the default way we use AI to build things in the next few years (or months — who knows). With this feature, AI doesn’t just implement something that could possibly work based on your prompt, it analyzes your codebase to understand how you do things, asks clarifying questions about…  ( 8 min )

4 ChatGPT Hacks that Cut My Workload in Half Tired of endlessly tweaking prompts? Discover how to reverse-engineer your best prompts, amplify one piece of content into multiple formats with the 5-Minute Amplifier, let ChatGPT critique its own work via the Red Team Technique, and force it to outline its reasoning up front using Blueprint Scaffolding. Each method comes with real-world examples you can apply today—whether you’re in marketing, design, project management, or any other industry. Say goodbye to wasted hours and hello to a turbocharged AI workflow! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

💡 Term introduced by CTO Vitaliy Edifanov (MediaRise Studio) In the modern tech world, a new type of developer is emerging — one that blends the precision of engineering, the creativity of design, and the instinct of entrepreneurship. Meet the Artisan Coder — a digital craftsman who builds products from scratch, combines human creativity with AI automation, and treats software development as both a profession and an art. An Artisan Coder is more than a full-stack developer. They are a creator, engineer, and founder all at once — capable of building and launching complete products independently. They embrace a mindset where programming, design, automation, and business strategy come together in one person. An Artisan Coder combines: Engineering mastery — fluent in modern languages, fram…  ( 7 min )

Hey there! So you want to understand database indexing? Cool. Let me break this down in a way that actually makes sense, starting from the absolute basics and working our way up to the stuff that'll make you look like a genius in your next code review. Imagine you have a massive book with 10,000 pages about different animals. No table of contents, no organization, just random animals on random pages. Now, your teacher asks: "Find me information about elephants." What do you do? You flip through every single page until you find elephants. Page 1, nope. Page 2, nope. Page 3, nope... this is going to take forever, right? That's your database without indexes. Now imagine the same book, but at the front, there's a special page that says: Elephants: Page 4,521 Lions: Page 892 Penguins: Page 7,23…  ( 12 min )

How One AI Model is Changing Medical Diagnosis Imagine a doctor who can look at an X‑ray, read your medical history, and instantly draw a clear picture of what’s wrong—all in one go. Scientists have created exactly that kind of digital assistant, called UniMedVL, by teaching a single AI to both understand medical images and generate helpful visuals and reports. This unified approach means every piece of information works together, turning complex medical data into clear, actionable insights. It’s a step toward smarter, more accessible healthcare for everyone. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Unimedvl: Unifying Medical Multimodal Understanding And Generation ThroughObservation-Knowledge-Analysis 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 26 min )

Starting a company or building a product doesn’t require investors, fancy offices, or a team. All you need is your idea and the will to execute. Here’s what I’ve learned: Start Small, Think Big: Build something functional today; scale tomorrow. Learn by Doing: Every line of code teaches more than any course. Embrace Feedback: Your product is for users, not you. Launch early, iterate fast. Failure is Fuel: Bugs, flops, sleepless nights—they teach lessons you can’t get elsewhere. Build in Public: Share your journey. Accountability + community = growth. Entrepreneurship is about resilience, execution, and constant learning. What’s the one lesson you’ve learned the hard way? Share below—I’d love to hear your story. 💡  ( 6 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION blob_to_text(p_blob BLOB) RETURN VARCHAR2 IS l_blob_len := DBMS_LOB.GETLENGTH(p_blob); FOR i IN 1..LEAST(l_blob_len, 8000) LOOP l_single_byte := DBMS_LOB.SUBSTR(p_blob, 1, i); BEGIN l_single_char := UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_VARCHAR2( UTL_RAW.CONVERT(l_single_byte, 'AL32UTF8', 'AL32UTF8') ); -- Check if adding this character would exceed limit IF LENGTH(l_result) + LENGTH(l_single_char) > 32767 THEN EXIT; END IF; l_result := l_result || l_single_char; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN -- Only add replacement if we have space IF LENGTH(l_result) < 32767 THEN l_result := l_result || '?'; ELSE EXIT; END IF; END; END LOOP; RETURN l_result; -- No truncation message to avoid overflow EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN -- Return whatever we have without concatenation RETURN SUBSTR(l_result, 1, 32767); END blob_to_text; /  ( 6 min )

**i am really lost right now! I've been coding for three years (mostly in Python), building a variety of apps/scripts, and I genuinely love programming. I have some experience in web dev, but I really don't like it, and AI/ML seems very boring to me! (but everyone thinks you should become an AI developer because the world is moving towards it!). I love building practical tools and making things work, but I don't fit into a specific job title. I need to apply for junior roles, but I don't know which field to target! Any advice on finding my path would be huge! Thanks!  ( 6 min )

We live in exciting times. Artificial Intelligence has made programming more accessible than ever before. What once required deep focus and late-night debugging sessions can now be generated with a few prompts and some optimism. It’s revolutionary — and somehow, also, a little depressing. Those of us who started coding because we loved building things are starting to feel tired. Not the “I need a vacation” kind of tired. The existential kind. permanent burnout. It’s not surprising. We stopped being builders and became feature delivery units. Instead of creating, we deliver. Instead of exploring, we execute. Every decision must fit neatly into a Jira ticket, wrapped in “agile” terminology that somehow manages to remove all agility from the process. We measure velocity, not value. We chase d…  ( 7 min )

Evolving Minds: Building Adaptable AI Through Strategic Response Learning Imagine a world where autonomous robots can effortlessly navigate ever-changing environments or where smart city systems seamlessly adapt to unexpected events. Current AI often struggles with unpredictable scenarios, especially when interacting with other intelligent agents. The problem is that AI agents are often trained in specific environments and fail to generalize to situations and opponents they haven't previously encountered. At the heart of solving this lies the concept of building behavioral hierarchies within AI agents. Instead of training an agent to directly map actions to sensor inputs, we create a layered system. At the top layer, the agent strategically chooses a high-level response based on its perc…  ( 7 min )

Here is the post, rewritten in plain text without any asterisks (*) or hash symbols (#). Title: DotCommand 1.3.0 is out. I completely rebuilt the extension. Body: Hey everyone, I just pushed a huge update for DotCommand, my command manager for VS Code. This was a massive refactor. I finished 33 tasks and reorganized the entire codebase into a much cleaner, feature-based structure. The main goal was to make commands accessible from anywhere. I'm calling it "5 Levels of Access". You can now run commands from a new Quick Picker (Ctrl+Shift+R), buttons I added to the Status Bar, new right-click context menus, and a bunch of new keyboard shortcuts. I also added a global command history, a 90-day trash system for deleted commands, and a new way to create command templates with variables. P.S. I also fixed the command cleaning, so it should now work correctly with all command prefixes. It feels like a brand new extension. I'm pretty proud of this one and would love for you to try it and give me some honest feedback. You can grab it here: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=FreeRave.dotcommand https://github.com/kareem2099/dotcommand Thanks.  ( 6 min )

Myth: Training AI models requires enormous energy consumption that's solely to blame for the carbon footprint of large-scale AI deployments. Reality: While it's true that the training process of some large language models and deep neural networks can be energy-intensive, the real carbon footprint contributor lies in the inference phase, which accounts for approximately 95% of an AI model's total environmental impact. Most people are unaware that the majority of an AI system's energy usage occurs when it's in production, processing millions of requests per second. For instance, a single recommendation algorithm used by a popular streaming service can generate as much carbon emissions as a small country. Therefore, optimizing the inference phase and focusing on energy-efficient hardware and deployment strategies are crucial to mitigating the environmental impact of large-scale AI deployments. Publicado automáticamente con IA/ML.  ( 6 min )

Ive been working on C# projects lately, and I kept running into the same problem: making a simple installer was way too complicated. NSIS, Inno Setup, WiX etc.. were way to complicated. So I decided to build my own: Flex Installer. What it does: Downloads your app from Dropbox (GitHub support coming soon) Installs it on Windows Adds an uninstaller entry in Windows Settings Fully customizable via a config file Its simple: customize the config file to your liking and add your dropbox link and done! Its open source on GitHub: https://github.com/iamsopotatoe-coder/Flex-Installer Still in early development but it works. Id love to hear feedback, suggestions, or ideas for features from anyone!  ( 6 min )

Terraform gives us infrastructure as code — but managing its state securely is a hidden risk. Secrets in plaintext Cloud resource details Sensitive metadata If that file’s lost or leaked, your infra is exposed. So I built tf-safe ⚙️ The Problem I once ran terraform apply on a shared workspace and accidentally overwrote the remote state. Terraform has backends, but no built-in safety net. 💡 The Solution: tf-safe tf-safe acts as a wrapper around Terraform: Hooks into each command (plan, apply, destroy) Backs up your state file Encrypts it (AES-256 or AWS KMS) Uploads it to local or S3 backend Retains old versions for recovery 🔧 Setup brew tap BIRhrt/tap tf-safe init 📁 Example .tf-safe.yaml backend: s3 🧠 How It Works Under the Hood tf-safe wraps Terraform CLI commands. .tfstate → backup location. 🧩 Roadmap Azure Blob & GCS backend Terraform Cloud integration GitHub Actions plugin Custom retention policies 🔗 Links GitHub → https://github.com/BIRhrt/tf-safe If you use Terraform daily, give it a try and drop your feedback 🙏  ( 6 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION blob_to_text(p_blob BLOB) RETURN VARCHAR2 IS l_blob_len := DBMS_LOB.GETLENGTH(p_blob); WHILE l_pos 32767 THEN l_result := SUBSTR(l_result || l_text_chunk, 1, 32767); l_result := SUBSTR(l_result, 1, 32600) || '... [TRUNCATED]'; EXIT; ELSE l_result := l_result || l_text_chunk; END IF; l_pos := l_pos + l_chunk_size; END LOOP; RETURN l_result; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN RETURN 'ERROR: ' || SUBSTR(SQLERRM, 1, 100); END blob_to_text; /  ( 6 min )

Traditional Ads Don't Work in AI Conversations. Here's What Does. The AI app ecosystem is booming, but many developers are still grappling with a common challenge: monetization. As AI applications proliferate, the lack of clear monetization strategies often disrupts user experience, leaving developers searching for sustainable revenue models. Enter Monetzly—the first platform that allows developers not only to monetize their applications but also to earn revenue from hosting relevant ads. Why does this matter? Traditional advertising methods simply don't resonate with users engaged in AI conversations. Users expect seamless interactions and valuable content, not intrusive ads that break their flow. Monetzly flips this script by introducing conversation-native advertising—an innovative a…  ( 7 min )

AI in Content Marketing: 2025's Biggest Shift The content marketing landscape just hit an inflection point. AI tools have moved beyond novelty into genuine strategic advantage, but not in the way most marketers think. While everyone's using ChatGPT to draft blog posts, a smaller group of marketers has discovered something more valuable: AI as a research engine, personalization layer, and creative collaborator rather than a replacement writer. The gap between these two approaches is creating winners and losers at an unprecedented pace. This article breaks down what's actually working in AI-powered content marketing right now, including strategies you won't find in the standard playbooks. You'll see specific implementations, real numbers where available, and the counterarguments you need t…  ( 14 min )

“What if a RAG system could not only fetch information but also reason about it, critique itself, and write a report, all autonomously?” Data-Inspector, a proof-of-concept Agentic RAG pipeline built with Ollama, LangChain, Tavily, and Streamlit. Agentic RAG Traditional RAG systems are brilliant at retrieval and response, but not at reasoning or reflection. They typically: Retrieve documents relevant to a query. Feed them to a large language model (LLM). Generate an answer that sounds confident, even when it’s wrong. The model reads, but it doesn’t think. So I began wondering: what if we could assign roles inside the RAG flow? That’s how Data-Inspector was born, a system that doesn’t just “search and answer,” but “reads, reasons, and reviews.” Is Agentic RAG? Before diving into code, le…  ( 10 min )

I've learnt this topic about 20 times now, some are a bit confusing, and of course, I know some core things. In this article, I am going to break down CNN to make it easy to understand the basics and maybe the advanced CNN. Okay, from your perspective, how do you recognize your friend's face in a crowded room? Like, genuinely, what's happening in your brain? You're not calculating pixel values or comparing feature vectors. You just see them and instantly think, "Oh, that's Sarah." Your brain is doing something incredibly sophisticated without you realizing it. And that's exactly what CNNs (Convolutional Neural Networks) are trying to do. They're trying to teach computers to see and understand images the way your brain does. What's the Problem We're Trying to Solve with CNNs? Before CNNs, p…  ( 11 min )

Event Sourcing has been around for decades, yet many developers still find it intimidating. Buried under domain-driven jargon, inconsistent examples, or complex frameworks. That's exactly why I built eventsourcing.dev. A concise, no-nonsense guide to understanding and implementing event sourcing from first principles. Most tutorials mix theory and tooling in confusing ways. On eventsourcing.dev, the goal is different: to make the concept of event sourcing approachable, explain its core ideas clearly, and show how to use them in any tech stack, without prescribing a framework or product. Fundamental Concepts: Events, Streams, Aggregates, Snapshots, ... explained in plain language. Design Principles: How to structure event-driven systems that scale and stay maintainable. Learning Path & Glossary: For those who want to go from curiosity to real-world implementation. Resources Section: A curated overview of major event sourcing databases and libraries such as Axon, Kurrent, ... The site isn't about promoting any specific tool. It's about understanding event sourcing deeply, so you can decide what fits best for your architecture and team. Anyone can contribute to make the list of libraries and software resources more complete and no one's excluded, and every genuinely helpful project deserves a place. The goal is to build a source of knowledge that stays neutral, practical, and open. Event Sourcing isn't just a persistence strategy. It's a mindset: designing systems that remember what happened instead of just where they are now. Once you see data as a timeline instead of a snapshot, consistency, auditability, and traceability stop being problems, they become features. Check it out: https://www.eventsourcing.dev If you think something's bullshit, missing, or if you have your own resource to add, just send us an email to hello@eventsourcing.dev.  ( 7 min )

CinemaSins tears into Marvel’s Thunderbolts in under 20 minutes, racking up hilarious “sins” for every plot hole, awkward line and questionable decision — all while grudgingly admitting the flick has its moments. Between the snarky commentary you’ll get plugs for TVSins, CommercialSins and their podcast network, plus a sinful poll, Patreon shoutout and invites to their Discord, Reddit and all the socials so you can keep the banter going. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predators (2010) ditches the overblown Alien vs. Predator crossovers and plunges us back into a dirty, jungle-bound showdown with a ragtag squad of lunatics—all while sneaking in fresh twists that actually elevate the series. Despite recapturing the raw, primal thrill of the original, Mr Sunday Movies and many fans still mourn the lack of a true sequel that could’ve built on everything this underrated gem got so right. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

No, It's Not a Typo: Let's Talk About git rerere (Reuse Recorded Resolution) git rerere helps Git remember how you resolved a conflict previously, and automatically reuses that resolution when the same conflict occurs again. This can be a huge time-saver with recurring merge conflicts. Globally: git config --global rerere.enabled true Per project: git config rerere.enabled true Check status: git config --get rerere.enabled I'm updating hello.txt on main and feature/earth branch. Hello! On main branch: Hello World! On feature/earth branch: Hello Earth! Now, if we try to merge feature/earth into main, we’ll get a conflict: git checkout main git merge feature/earth Conflict: >>>>>> feature/earth We edit the file to: Hello Universe! Then…  ( 7 min )

While Cloudflare's default Git integration is brilliantly simple, as we covered in our first guide, sometimes you need more power. When you want to add unit tests, linting, or other custom checks to your build process, you need to own the pipeline. This guide shows you how. We'll build a robust, fully-customizable CI/CD workflow using only GitHub Actions to bootstrap and deploy an Astro blog, giving you complete command over your entire process. Before we dive in, this guide assumes you have a foundational setup. You'll need: A New, Empty GitHub Repository: Create a new repository on GitHub. This will be the home for your workflows and your blog's code. Cloudflare Account: You’ll need a free Cloudflare account. Initial Workflow Files: You must create the .github/workflows/bootstrap.yml …  ( 9 min )

Disesdi Susanna Cox and Niklas Bunzel's recent paper, "Quantifying the Risk of Transferred Black Box Attacks," marks an important milestone in adversarial risk research. By foregrounding the challenge of transferability and proposing surrogate-model testing guided by Centered Kernel Alignment (CKA), the authors provide organizations with a pragmatic framework for quantifying risk in compliance-driven environments. Yet the very insight their work surfaces—that adversarial subspaces are high-dimensional, transferable, and computationally intractable to map exhaustively—points to a deeper structural issue. Current neural architectures lack any cryptographic or state-integrity boundary to constrain how those subspaces evolve. Because transformers expose their reasoning surface through embeddin…  ( 13 min )

In fast-paced software development, testing is often a bottleneck. Although automated tests promise speed and consistency, in practice, they frequently fail, require continuous maintenance, and offer diminishing returns. Now comes Vibium, with a bold vision that aims to shift automation from brittle code to an intelligent, resilient system. In this article, we will discuss Vibium in detail and see how it compares to existing tools and frameworks. Whether you’re a QA engineer, automation architect, or dev-lead, this deep dive should help you assess whether Vibium could be the next tool in your automation toolbox. TL;DR Vibium Test Automation is built by Jason Huggins, the co-creator of Selenium and Appium. It enables writing tests in plain English, lowering the barrier for non-programmers. …  ( 13 min )

Over the past few years, Identity and Access Management (IAM) has quietly evolved from a backend IT function to the centerpiece of enterprise security. Cloud and SaaS adoption Decentralized workforces AI-driven automation Zero Trust architectures The identity perimeter has expanded in every direction. Identity Providers (IdPs) like Okta, Azure AD, or Ping Privileged Access Management (PAM) for high-risk accounts Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) for compliance Access Management (AM) for authentication and SSO Entitlement Management for fine-grained control Shadow IT and App Discovery tools for visibility AI/ML-based analytics for continuous access evaluation Each layer contributes to what's becoming the Identity Control Plane a real-time map of who can do what, and why. The Rise…  ( 7 min )

For years, Redux was the go-to for state management in React apps. Then came React Query (now TanStack Query) — and it changed how we handle server state forever. But here's the confusion many developers face: “If I’m using React Query, do I still need Redux?” “Can Redux Toolkit replace React Query?” Let’s clear the fog. 🌫️ Before comparing them, it’s crucial to understand what each tool actually manages. Type of State Description Example Client State Data that exists only in the UI or app memory. Modal open/close, filters, active tab Server State Data fetched from APIs or databases, often cached. Users list, product data, comments 🧩 Redux Toolkit (RTK) → best for client state 🌐 React Query → best for server state 🧩 Redux Toolkit Overview Redux Toolkit (…  ( 8 min )

I’ve been following the Zig programming language with keen interest over the past several months. I've been eagerly awaiting the new async/await API's release ever since I watched this video. The foundation for this long-awaited feature arrived via pull request #25592, which was merged just one day before I began writing this. I was so excited to try it out that I compiled Zig from the master branch on my local machine—the easier way to access it right now. Why This Matters Zig removed async/await support from earlier versions while the team completely redesigned the API from the ground up. The goal is to create something entirely new that differs from what other languages like Go, JavaScript, and Rust do. The new async I/O framework is set for release in version 0.16.0. To use it, y…  ( 10 min )

Imagine a scenario. A software startup company, featuring 3 development teams and utilizing a Scrum framework, starts working on something promising and significant: AI integration to their existing product solution. They decide that the next quarter will focus on developing an AI that aims to deliver the minimum necessary toolset for their clients. They define a backlog and stuff it with features and priorities. Teams Eagle, Tiger, and Lion pull features from the backlog for their sprints. This is where problems start. Team Eagle discovers that the feature they pulled depends on the feature that Team Tiger has pulled. They decide to wait until Team Tiger has completed development. Simultaneously, Team Lion’s work is shuddered to a halt when they realize they don’t have enough members wit…  ( 9 min )

El hype de la IA generativa para código ha pasado a la fase de Productividad Profesional. SuperClaude es la prueba: no es solo un chatbot que te escupe funciones, sino un meta-programming framework que transforma a herramientas como Claude Code en un socio de desarrollo especializado y consciente del contexto. Esto significa que, por fin, la IA está aprendiendo a pensar como un ingeniero senior. Commits Clave 1. 🤖 Modo Experto a Demanda: Personas Cognitivas SuperClaude introduce Personas Cognitivas como el "System Architect" y el "Security Engineer". Esto es crucial porque el framework se enfoca en corregir la tendencia de la IA a saltarse pasos críticos de planning, arquitectura y testing. Ya no es solo "hazme un componente", sino "diseña la API con enfoque DDD". Utiliza más…  ( 7 min )

CREATE OR REPLACE FUNCTION blob_to_text_large(p_blob BLOB) RETURN VARCHAR2 IS l_blob_length := DBMS_LOB.GETLENGTH(p_blob); IF l_blob_length IS NULL OR l_blob_length = 0 THEN -- Handle large BLOBs by truncating to safe size BEGIN l_text := UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_VARCHAR2(UTL_RAW.CONVERT(l_raw, 'AL32UTF8', 'AL32UTF8')); l_text := SUBSTR(l_text, 1, 32000) || '... [TRUNCATED: ' || l_blob_length || ' bytes]'; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN l_text := '[BINARY_DATA_TRUNCATED: ' || l_blob_length || ' bytes]'; END; ELSE BEGIN l_text := UTL_RAW.CAST_TO_VARCHAR2(UTL_RAW.CONVERT(l_raw, 'AL32UTF8', 'AL32UTF8')); EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN l_text := '[BINARY_DATA: ' || l_blob_length || ' bytes]'; END; END IF; RETURN l_text; EXCEPTION WHEN OTHERS THEN RETURN 'ERROR: ' || SUBSTR(SQLERRM, 1, 100); END blob_to_text; /  ( 6 min )

Ready to move beyond basic commands and truly understand how Linux systems are secured—or, more importantly, how they fail? The LabEx Linux learning path is designed specifically for beginners who want practical, hands-on experience. Forget passive video tutorials. We put you directly into an interactive shell playground where you learn by doing. This path gives you a clear roadmap for mastering Linux administration, system management, and shell scripting. But today, we’re focusing on a critical skill: security auditing. We’ve hand-picked five beginner labs that teach you how to identify and exploit common service misconfigurations. Let’s dive in and see what you’ll build! Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes In this challenge, you'll act as a security analyst to investigate a misconfi…  ( 10 min )

I. Introduction: The Critical Gap in Resilience For years, I've managed projects where everyone knew which files were the maintenance nightmares—the ones where a small change led to a two-day debugging session. As engineers, we invest heavily in Code Correctness — we run linters, use SCA tools, and write comprehensive unit tests. However, these traditional QA methods often fail against System Resilience. Outages are rarely caused by simple syntax errors; they stem from concurrency issues, unexpected external inputs, or dependency failures — all traced back to code that is too complex, too fragile, or owned by too few people. Hotspot was born out of the desire to fix that: to provide a transparent, auditable, and quantifiable tool for engineering teams to diagnose the technical debt and …  ( 9 min )

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, OpenAI’s release of Sora 2 on September 30, 2025, marked a significant milestone in video generation technology. This advanced model, building on its predecessor, offers unprecedented realism, physical accuracy, and controllability, allowing users to create high-quality videos from text prompts, reference images, or videos. However, alongside these capabilities comes a robust content moderation system designed to mitigate risks such as misinformation, deepfakes, and harmful content. This article delves into Sora 2’s moderation framework, explores the rationale behind its strict rules, and discusses strategies for navigating or bypassing these restrictions through prompt engineering. The safest approach is to fully utilize the pr…  ( 11 min )

Tired of slow, clunky blog setups that cost more than your morning coffee? The modern web offers a powerhouse trio for building and deploying content-focused websites that are ridiculously fast, globally distributed, and wonderfully free. This is the JAMstack dream, realized. In this guide, we'll walk through the entire process of creating a high-performance blog using Astro, managing the code in a private GitHub repository, pointing a custom domain from the affordable Porkbun, and deploying it all seamlessly with Cloudflare Pages. To top it off, we'll explore two powerful methods for ensuring your site's integrity before it goes live: a custom GitHub Action and Cloudflare's own Preview Deployments. By the end, you'll have a fully automated, production-grade publishing workflow that turns …  ( 12 min )

Greetings from the island nation of Japan. We often observe the complex, multi-layered strategies of the major global powers (Japan, China, the EU, and the US) with a kind of detached, yet deeply involved, professional interest. The concept of Sovereign Cloud and AI Governance is essentially the high-stakes game of ensuring that while we all use the same global infrastructure—the "Cloud"—the rules governing our most precious data are rooted firmly in local soil. This summary is a result of my own research and reflection, prompted by encountering the term "sovereign cloud" in an article about AI in China. The year 2025 marks a point where AI-related legislation is set to be in place across four major blocs (Japan, China, the EU, and the United States), and each country's digital sovereignt…  ( 12 min )

description: "Learn cloud networking fundamentals by building a complete VPC system from scratch using Linux namespaces, bridges, and iptables." https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504384308090-c894fdcc538d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1280&q=80" Learn cloud networking fundamentals by building a complete VPC system from scratch. Have you ever wondered how cloud providers like AWS create isolated virtual networks? In this hands-on tutorial, we'll build our own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) using nothing but Linux networking tools. By the end, you'll understand the magic behind cloud networking and have a fully functional VPC system! We're creating VPCCTL — a command-line tool that lets you create isolated virtual networks with: 🌐 Multiple VPCs — Completely separate network environments 🔓 Publi…  ( 9 min )

Managing GitHub Copilot & VS Code Settings Across Teams Ensuring consistent development environments across your team is crucial for productivity and code quality. This guide explores five practical approaches to manage VS Code and GitHub Copilot settings: workspace configurations, VS Code profiles, bootstrap scripts, enterprise policies, and a combined strategy that leverages the strengths of each method. .vscode/settings.json) The simplest and most widely adopted approach is to commit VS Code configuration files directly to your repository. These workspace settings override user preferences when the project folder is open. Create a .vscode/ directory in your repository root with these configuration files: .vscode/settings.json - Project-specific settings: { "editor.formatOnSave": t…  ( 9 min )

Last week, I shared my journey building an HTTP server from scratch in Go using raw TCP sockets. The performance was decent—around 4,000 requests per second at peak—but I knew there was room for improvement. Then I learned about buffer pooling, and everything changed. My original server had a hidden performance killer. For every single HTTP request, the server was doing this: func handleConnection(conn net.Conn) { buffer := make([]byte, 8192) // New allocation conn.Read(buffer) // ... process request ... // Buffer gets garbage collected } Seems innocent, right? But when you're handling thousands of requests per second, this becomes: Constant memory allocation - Creating new 8KB buffers constantly Garbage collector pressure - GC running frequently to clean up discarded buf…  ( 9 min )

“You’ve optimized your NGINX setup — now let’s deploy it to production, the same way real companies do.” Quick Recap In the previous parts, we: Learned what NGINX is (Part 1) Served React + API locally (Part 2) Optimized with caching, gzip, and load balancing (Part 3) Now it’s time to go end-to-end — from your local machine to a production deployment. 1. Real-World Architecture Overview Here’s what a modern production setup looks like 👇 Browser │ ▼ +---------------------+ | CloudFront / | | CDN Layer | +---------------------+ │ ▼ +---------------------+ | NGINX | | - Serves React app | | - Proxies /api | | - Handles SSL | | - Caches assets | +---------------------+ │ …  ( 9 min )

Images aren’t just visual decorations — they’re essential for communication, usability, and engagement on the web. But using the right HTML tag makes a huge difference in accessibility, SEO, and performance. Developers often use for everything, but HTML actually gives us a trio of elements — , , and — each serving a unique purpose. Let’s explore what each does, when to use them, and how they work together in real-world scenarios. — The Core Image Tag What It Does The element is the simplest and most direct way to display an image on a webpage. It’s used when the image is purely visual content and doesn’t need extra context, captions, or dynamic behavior. You’re showing a standa…  ( 9 min )

The biology of the future will be built on proof. Veri-Helix is an open-source Python toolkit that turns reproducibility into a first-class feature. ✳️ Why it matters Most bioinformatics projects are a maze of scripts and notebooks. Veri-Helix keeps you honest by stamping every artifact — from a FASTA triage plot to a motif logo — with: ✅ Schema validation (Pydantic-based) for every JSON artifact 🔖 Versioned spec manifests (spec_version = 1.0) so outputs stay compatible 🧾 Provenance metadata (tool version, timestamp, and input SHA-256) baked into each .viz.json and figure footer If you can see it, you can verify it. 🧬 What’s inside Unified CLI: one command (helix) for analysis, plotting, and schema inspection Schema-verified visualization: RNA dot-plots, motif logos, distance heatmaps, alignment ribbons, and more Validated workflows: YAML pipelines that log schema kind, version, and hash for every step Reproducible demos: all screenshots on docs.verihelix.org come straight from helix demo viz ⚙️ Try it in a minute Each command leaves a .viz.json next to your figure: { "kind": "motif_logo", That JSON is your proof — a portable, machine-readable trail of how your science was made. 💡 Get started Docs: https://omniscoder.github.io/Helix PyPI: pypi.org/project/veri-helix GitHub: github.com/omniscoder/Helix 🧠 For educators & researchers Veri-Helix notebooks drop cleanly into Jupyter and Binder, letting students explore validated results without hidden state. 🚀 Join us Help shape the future of reproducible biology — contribute examples, workflows, or new schema definitions: git clone https://github.com/omniscoder/Helix  ( 7 min )

We got an issue reported by long term Perl user and PAUSE gatekeeper @ANDK, an issue had been observed and was reported via the smoke testing framework available as CPAN-testers. ANDK had debugged the issue, which is much appreciated, I was unable to reproduce it locally, but @ehuelsmann was fast to provide a patch that we believe fixes the issue. GitHub perl-workflow release 2.08 This kind of bugs are tricky, especially if you cannot reproduce them, but the area of the code pointed out by ANDK made sense, and Erik's patch also made sense - it is a fragile area of the code and it might be related to tests, but we want our tests and main code to be as robust as possible, so we can trust it. I am not sure this is a real heisenbug, but it does feel like it. Change log from the lastest release: Issue: #271 reported by @andk. Fixed via PR: #272 by @ehuelsmann This issue was discovered by the CPAN smoke testers, the report can be found on CPAN Testers  ( 6 min )

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in JavaScript works differently from traditional class-based languages like Java or C++. Under the hood, everything is powered by prototypes, objects that other objects can inherit properties and methods from. This guide explores how JavaScript implements OOP features such as new, prototypes, and inheritance. new Keyword When you use the new keyword in JavaScript, several things happen behind the scenes. Using new with a constructor function is what allows you to create instances that share behavior through a prototype. Here’s what the new keyword does step by step: Creates an empty object A new, plain object is created: {} Sets this to that object Inside the constructor function, this now refers to the newly created object. Links the object to …  ( 8 min )

Every few months, someone on the team sighs during a retrospective and says the words that make me reach for coffee: "Doctrine is slow." No, it's not. Doctrine is an ORM. It does exactly what you tell it to do. The problem is - most developers don't realise how much they're telling it to do. This post isn't a tutorial. It's a field report from someone who's watched Doctrine crawl through millions of rows... and then, after a few lines of code change, fly through them using less memory than Chrome with two tabs open. A CLI command meant to clean up stale product records. $products = $this->repository->createQueryBuilder('p') ->getQuery() ->toIterable(); foreach ($products as $product) { $product->deactivate(); $this->em->flush(); $this->em->clear(); } Initial memory us…  ( 11 min )

Ever wish your website or app loaded faster for people everywhere? AWS CloudFront can help with that. CloudFront delivers your content quickly by storing copies closer to your visitors, so videos, images, and all those files show up faster. Your users get a better experience, and they don’t have to stare at loading screens. That’s always a win. Getting started with CloudFront isn’t as complicated as it sounds. All you need is an AWS account, and then you set up a distribution—think of it as the shortcut your content takes to reach people faster. It works for websites, videos, and just about any files you want to share. CloudFront keeps things efficient and smooth for your users, no matter where they are. Let’s walk through the basics of setting up your first CloudFront distribution. We’ll …  ( 9 min )

Heyooo Pretty excited to share my open-source project: ⚡ DerPlanner - The Shareable Task Event Planner. Live Demo : derplanner.space At its core, it’s a full-stack app where you manage tasks and events just by having a conversation. Instead of clicking around, you just type: "Create a task to finish the report by Friday, make it high priority." "Schedule a meeting with the team tomorrow at 2 PM about the launch." "Research the latest trends in generative AI for 2025." The AI agent figures it out, creates the task or event, and even uses deep research models (like OpenAI's o3/o4) to give you citation-backed answers. real magic: Automation 🤖 The biggest problem with most planners is that your data is "stuck." When I complete a task, I almost always have to do something else. Check off "Follow up with lead X" → Now I have to go to my CRM and update it. An event "Product Launch" starts → Now I have to go send the marketing email. I built DerPlanner with Webhooks for exactly this. When a task is completed or an event starts, it can fire off an HTTP request to any service you want. This is where it gets fun for devs. You can hook it up to n8n, Zapier, or your own custom endpoint. For example, I built a workflow to automate my marketing. When a task is completed, it triggers an n8n workflow that can send an email, update a CRM, and send an SMS, all automatically.  ( 6 min )

Predator: Badlands Review TL;DR Predator: Badlands flips the script by turning the Predator into the hero in this Alien crossover—and it’s paying off big time. As the second PG-13 entry since 2004’s AVP, it’s scored rave reviews from fans and critics and smashed franchise records with its opening weekend haul. This spoiler-packed take comes straight from The Weekly Planet podcast, dropping every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you tune in. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

AWS Budget Creation Guide: Monthly Cost Monitoring Objective Create a monthly cost budget in AWS to monitor and control cloud spending. AWS Console access Appropriate IAM permissions for AWS Budgets Valid email address for notifications Log into the AWS Management Console Using the navigation bar, search for "Budgets" Select Budgets from the service results From the AWS Budgets dashboard Click the Create budget button Under "Choose budget type" section: Select Use a template (simplified) Choose Monthly cost budget template Parameter Value Description Budget Name My Monthly Cost Budget Descriptive identifier for your budget Budgeted Amount 100 Monthly spending limit in USD Email Recipients your@email.com Notification contact for budget alerts Verify all entered parameters Click Create Budget to deploy ✅ Monthly cost budget active and monitoring ✅ Email notifications configured for spending alerts ✅ Budget tracking against $100 monthly threshold Resources & Next Steps 📦 Full Code Repository: AWS Learning Labs - Get the complete, working code from this post 📖 More Deep Dives: Whispering Cloud Insights - Read other technical articles 💬 Join Discussion: DEV Community - Share your thoughts and questions 💼 Let's Connect: Linkedin - I'd love to connect with you  ( 6 min )

This story is for you if: You're still sad React Context cannot be used in Server Components. You like the ideas of SOLID architecture and decoupling in your apps but have found current DI frameworks in TypeScript unsatisfying or too complex. You've ever wanted to see a naked, frameworkless DI container in its simplest form (NSFW warning :P). You love TypeScript and enjoy pushing its inference capabilities to their limits. This is the story of how, while refactoring my React app from Client to Server Components, I was forced to spend a year of my free time to: rediscover DI containers, obsolete traditional DI frameworks, discover Context Containers, and finally, build my own fully type-inferred context container framework, typectx. A tale of dumb, costly refactoring decisions t…  ( 13 min )

-The document object model is a way for JavaScript to access and control the html elements in a webpage. It can change the content style of the webpage while running program. Example: Show /Hide Password Document Show/hide password show const password=document.getElementById("password"); const buttons=document.getElementById("btn") buttons.addEventListener("click",function(){ if(password.type==="password"){ password.type="text" buttons.innerText="hide" } else{ password.type="password" buttons.innerText="show" } })  ( 6 min )

For years, “We’re moving from a monolith to microservices” has been a familiar battle cry in software engineering. It’s usually framed as a technical evolution - a natural response to scalability challenges, complex deployments, or growing codebases. But anyone who has actually lived through that transition knows the truth: it’s never just a technical decision. Moving from a monolith to microservices doesn’t just reshape your software. It reshapes your organization, your communication patterns, your governance, and your culture. What starts as an architectural redesign quickly becomes a transformation of how people think and work together. Let’s start with the surface-level motivations - the reasons most teams give when they plan a migration to microservices: Independent deployabil…  ( 8 min )

Scenario: User/server(client) machine trying to reach nike.com DNS client checks the cache on local machine for the IP of nike.com Client's machine cache doesn't have the required IP Client queries the DNS server which is provided/configured by the ISP Above new DNS server also known as recursive DNS server checks its own cache if it has the IP of nike.com Recursive DNS server doesn't have the IP and it begins the process to locate the IP of nike.com Get list of root servers Root server is configured on the system by default at location /usr/share/dns/root.hints for linux systems dig +short ns akshay-gore:~$ dig +short ns k.root-servers.net. c.root-servers.net. h.root-servers.net. i.root-servers.net. a.root-servers.net. m.root-servers.net. f.root-servers.net. d.root-servers.net. b…  ( 11 min )

🚀 The Origin: MintBridge, A Migration Toolkit for Legacy Hardware Hello community! I'm jramonrivasg , an independent creator, and this is the story of how an old hardware problem evolved into the birth of my Patrimonial Intelligence Agent, REMI. Context: My trusty legacy machine with the Intel Core i5 650 couldn't meet the requirements of Windows 10 22H2. I decided to migrate to Linux Mint, but the process was daunting for other legacy users. Thus, MintBridge was born—a modular toolkit to simplify the migration. To validate my new working environment (sda7), I used MintBridge. The process was rigorously registered by my REMI agent, closing the cycle from a simple toolkit to an auditable use case. Technical Details of Migration Success (Patrimonial Register): Task: Consolidate the entire…  ( 7 min )

The next machine learning startup is in your front yard The US Postal Service has used machine learning for address recognition since 1997, debunking myths that ML is exclusive to Silicon Valley startups. Machine learning powers everyday services like USPS mail sorting, not just flashy startups, with the postal service processing billions of transactions yearly. Neural networks mimic brain neurons by processing inputs through mathematical functions to generate outputs, making ML more accessible than perceived magic. Optical character recognition using ML has scaled to handle over 100 billion annual transactions for established organizations like Amazon and FedEx. 👉 Read full article  ( 6 min )

Efficient Android Screen Recording Using MediaRecorder + MediaProjection Preface On the Android platform, there are two primary approaches to implement screen recording: the MediaCodec + MediaMuxer combination and MediaRecorder. The former offers high flexibility and customization but is relatively complex, requiring manual handling of video/audio encoding and muxing processes. In contrast, MediaRecorder is a high-level API that encapsulates the underlying audio/video recording and encoding workflows, significantly reducing development effort while maintaining excellent performance and compatibility. MediaProjection, introduced in Android 5.0 (API 21), is a system-level service that resolves the core challenge of screen recording—how to securely and efficiently capture screen …  ( 10 min )

At the beginning of every October the js13kGames competition winners are announced, and I also found the time to fly to San Francisco for the GitHub Universe conference third year in a row. Nope, but I’ll try participating in GitHub’s Game Off 2025. Not much, but better than nothing: [04.10] js13kGames: Winners announced! [10.10] End3r’s Corner: js13kGames 2025 rigid yard sign [17.10] js13kGames: T-shirts galore: two originals for $13 [20.10] Gamedev.js: js13kGames 2025 winners announced Events Wrapping js13kGames: I’ve collected the sizes and addresses for shipping the t-shirts, contacted the printing house, and emailed the digital prizes. I’ve given a short talk about two communities I manage: js13kGames and Gamedev.js , at the online call as part of the preparations to the upcoming Devconnect 2025 I’ll be attending in Buenos Aires. The Loading and Control API for Web Games Community Group we’ve discussed a few months back had a few calls already, I’m a co-chair along with Tom Greenaway from Google who leads the way. I had a few cool discussions about js13kGames during GitHub Universe 2025 in San Francisco, and thanks to Lee Reilly from GitHub we even had the opportunity to play Space Huggers, a js13kGames 2021 entry, on a huge screen in the open during the conference. I’ve sent the usual amount of Gamedev.js Weekly newsletter issues, though most of them delayed a day or two. Too many things happening, not enough time for everything. I wrote a short review of the Sticker Mule’s rigid yard sign - looks cool with the js13kGames 2025 design on it. Wrapping multiple unfinished projects (including js13kGames), hopefully participating in Game Off, and attending the Devconnect 2025 conference in Argentina thanks to their Scholar program.  ( 7 min )

Ever had that moment when a tech giant loses a major player, and suddenly the landscape feels a bit different? That’s how I felt when I heard the news about Yann LeCun departing Meta to launch his own AI startup focused on "world models." For those of us who geek out over AI and deep learning, this is a big deal. LeCun isn't just any AI thinker; he’s one of the founding fathers of convolutional neural networks. So, what’s he planning to do next? Let's dive into this exciting topic and explore the implications of his next move. When I first read about LeCun's new venture, I had to take a moment to digest the concept of "world models." In essence, these are models that help machines understand and predict the world around them, making decisions in real-time based on simulations. Ever wondere…  ( 9 min )

The task is to implement a function to find the longest substring that has no repeated characters. The boilerplate code: function longestUniqueSubstr(str) { // your code here } Keep a moving window[start, end] that contains unique characters. let start = 0; let maxLen = 0; let maxSubstr = ""; const seen = new Map(); // stores the last index of each character Check through the window, if there's a duplicate character in that window, move the start to after the previous index of that character for (let end = 0; end = start) { start = seen.get(char) + 1; } seen.set(char, end); } If there's a longer substring, it is updated alongside the maximum length const currentLen = end - start + 1; if (currentLen > maxLen) { maxLen = currentLen; maxSubstr = str.slice(start, end + 1); } The final code function longestUniqueSubstr(str) { // your code here let start = 0; let maxLen = 0; let maxSubStr ='' const seen = new Map() for(let end = 0; end = start) { start = seen.get(char) + 1; } seen.set(char, end) const currentLen = end - start + 1; if(currentLen > maxLen) { maxLen = currentLen; maxSubStr = str.slice(start, end + 1) } } return maxSubStr; } That's all folks!  ( 6 min )

Build Your Own Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) on Linux – Beginner’s Guide Learn how to recreate the fundamentals of a cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) using Linux native tools. We'll simulate public and private subnets, routing, NAT, and isolation—all on your local machine! Linux host (or Docker container on macOS) Python 3.x Basic familiarity with Linux commands macOS users: Docker is required because Linux network namespaces and iptables require a Linux kernel. We'll create: A VPC with a Linux bridge Public and private subnets NAT for public subnet Firewall rules for isolation Simple HTTP server to test connectivity Internet | NAT Gateway | vpc-ifym (Bridge) / \ ifym_public ifym_private bash docker start -ai vpc-lab cd /hng13-stage-4 Step 2: Clean Previous VPCs…  ( 7 min )

This week was rough— probably the hardest so far. Chrome’s CSP blocking injected scripts, mysterious “file isn’t UTF-8” errors, weird Vite + MV3 alias resolution quirks, and several executeScript dead ends that broke silently. It took dozens of micro-fixes and re-architecture steps, but the result is solid: ✅ What we accomplished Stable Vite build with browser polyfills (path-browserify, fs shim). MV3-safe architecture: content scripts loaded via manifest, no unsafe eval. Full analyzer integration — local import from monorepo (packages/analyzer/src). CSS collection (inline + cross-domain via background FETCH_CSS). Popup UI: Analyze / Reset / Copy / Download / Open in Web App. Live updates between background ↔ popup with chrome.storage. Metrics & highlights: score, files, rules, selectors, declarations, conflicts (color-coded). Logging system — background logs visible in popup. Web report page with search, filters, pagination for conflicts/duplicates. Minimal permissions, icons, version sync, and tests on real sites. 💡 Lessons learned MV3 demands a fundamentally different mindset — “injecting code” is replaced by data passing and manifest-declared scripts. Avoid relying on DevTools console: service worker logs are the real goldmine. Always check file encodings and path resolution inside monorepos — the defaults bite hard. 🚀 What’s next Week 5 focuses on Analyzer Insights & Web Dashboard: visualizations, distributions, CI-friendly exports, and richer filtering UX. After fighting through so many invisible walls, it feels amazing to finally click “Analyze” and watch a clean, working report pop up.  ( 6 min )

Introduction Have you ever wondered how cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud implement their Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) services? In this comprehensive guide, I'll walk you through building your own VPC implementation from scratch using Linux networking primitives. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a deep understanding of how network isolation, routing, and security work at the infrastructure level. This project recreates the fundamental concepts of cloud VPCs using only Linux native tools like network namespaces, veth pairs, bridges, routing tables, and iptables. No third-party virtualization software required – just the power of the Linux kernel. Throughout this guide, you'll master: Creating isolated virtual networks using Linux network namespaces Implementing sub…  ( 11 min )

Welcome to Day 32 of the #80DaysOfChallenges journey! This beginner task involves creating a temperature converter that handles Fahrenheit to Celsius and vice versa, based on user choice and value, using math ops and conditionals for the logic. It's a practical intro to interactive scripts, blending inputs, calculations, and error checks, ideal for everyday utils or learning flow control. If you're practicing user-driven code or arithmetic in conditions, this "Python temperature converter" example shows a function that's reusable and pairs nicely with a simple prompt loop for conversions. This challenge defines a function for the core conversion, wrapped in an interactive block for user input and output. It's a neat setup for conditional math: pick scale, apply formula, format result. We'l…  ( 10 min )

Another month in the books – and it’s been a great one. Highlights include support for GCP Cloud SQL, enhanced servers overview for multi-server management, and a round of Agent improvements focused on stability and lighter performance impact. Kicking things off, we’re excited to share that the TuningWizard team has officially joined Releem, bringing their expertise in database optimization and performance analytics directly into what we’re building together. Led by Gabriel Ciciliani, TuningWizard has spent the past four years perfecting SQL Query Optimization, helping users identify costly queries and improve performance with precision. This partnership traces back to an introduction by Peter Zaitsev, founder of Percona, which sparked a collaboration that’s been growing ever since. You c…  ( 8 min )

Not all tech debt is equal, but devs know the real pain that it causes and how it can stifle development and the longevity of an organization. Yet, what might be obvious to devs is rarely obvious to leaders and stakeholders. When developers tell stakeholders "we need to pay down tech debt," stakeholders hear "we want to spend time fixing our own mistakes instead of delivering features." The term positions engineering work as backward-looking cleanup rather than forward-looking value creation. It's defensive, ambiguous, and the work stays deprioritized forever. The real problem runs deeper. "Tech debt" is a self-fulfilling prophecy. The term itself reinforces the communication gap that often creates the problem in the first place. Poor communication between developers and stakeholders leads…  ( 12 min )

My European Tour Recap! I just wrapped up my European Tour and in my latest livestream I dish out the funniest moments, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes stories I picked up along the way. Grab The Beato Book Interactive (500+ pages of theory, audio examples, video lectures) and The Ear Training Method (80+ video lessons, interactive modules) for just $79 (normally $198) through Nov 14 at 11:59 pm ET. You get lifetime access, all December 2025 updates free, and every future tweak included. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Se você já se perguntou como seria ter um assistente de IA verdadeiramente especializado no seu contexto de desenvolvimento, que entende suas necessidades técnicas e acelera seu trabalho diário, precisa conhecer o StackSpot AI. StackSpot AI é uma plataforma de IA generativa projetada especificamente para desenvolvedores e equipes de tecnologia. Diferente de assistentes genéricos, ela permite criar agentes especializados que entendem profundamente seu domínio, arquitetura e padrões de código. A grande diferença está na capacidade de criar agentes customizados. Você não está limitado a um único assistente genérico - pode criar agentes especializados para: Tech Lead: Agente que auxilia em decisões arquiteturais, análise de trade-offs e planejamento técnico Code Review: Agente especializado em…  ( 8 min )

You can’t secure what you can’t reproduce. Most “secure” pipelines fall apart before they start. curl https://sh.somestartup.io | bash. If your tooling isn’t pinned, your policies are theater. Every tool in the critical path — compiler, linter, scanner, policy engine, image builder — must be pinned by version and checksum. You don’t need a platform for this. You need discipline. Homebrew is fine if you cage it properly. # 1. install specific versions brew install open-policy-agent/tap/opa@1.1.1 brew install instrumenta/instrumenta/conftest@0.56.0 brew install go-containerregistry@0.20.2 # 2. freeze them in place brew pin opa brew pin conftest brew pin go-containerregistry If your version isn’t directly available, extract it yourself: brew extract --version=0.56.0 conftest instrumenta/instrumenta brew install instrumenta/instrumenta/conftest@0.56.0 brew pin conftest Now you can rebuild your environment on any box, any day, and get the same bits. No curl-to-bash. No “latest.” $PATH. Your toolchain is part of your SBOM. brew bundle dump --file=./Brewfile.lock.json git add Brewfile.lock.json This file is now the attestable manifest for your developer environment. Pinning is provenance. This is the first layer of EnvSecOps: Trust begins with reproducibility. Tool Action Why brew install …@version explicit version deterministic installs brew pin freeze it prevent drift brew bundle dump export attest environment sha256sum -c verify don’t trust strangers jq, yq, crane, conftest, opa small tools big security If your pipeline depends on brew upgrade, it’s not a pipeline — it’s a coin toss. Version-lock it, checksum it, and move on.  ( 7 min )

Jeff Su spills the tea on four ChatGPT hacks that can literally cut your AI workflow in half: reverse-engineer your best prompts, morph a single piece of content into multiple formats in minutes, run a “Red Team” critique on GPT’s output, and scaffold a blueprint that forces the model to show its reasoning before diving in. Each trick comes with real examples and timestamps so you can jump straight to the good stuff. No matter your role or industry, these methods help you stop wasting time on endless prompt tweaks. Plus, there’s a free eBook, blog post deep dive, AI course waitlist, and extra resources (Notion hub, favorite gear picks, etc.) linked in the description if you’re hungry for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Day 26 – Class Variables vs Instance Variables Project: Build a “Student Counter System” to understand how class and instance variables differ in memory, behavior, and usage. 01. Learning Goal By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Distinguish between class variables and instance variables Understand how each is stored and accessed Recognize when to use one over the other Avoid common mistakes like variable shadowing 02. Problem Scenario You’re creating a student registration system. Each student has a unique name, but the total number of registered students should be shared globally. This problem is best solved using class variables and instance variables together. 03. Step 1 – Instance Variables Instance variables belong to individual objects. They a…  ( 8 min )

A fun little experiment in self-certified performance. Paste your repo, click “yes,” and earn your blazingly fast badge, no benchmarks required. Every project claims to be blazingly fast. I decided to take their word for it. At blazingly.fast, you can declare your project’s speed, collect a badge, and join the Hall of Speed, a public leaderboard of every repo brave enough to say “yep, it’s fast.” No benchmarks. No gatekeeping. Just belief. Because sometimes, belief is the best benchmark. Open source runs on trust and enthusiasm. We celebrate “clean code” and “awesome docs,” so why not celebrate confidence, too? This project is a tongue-in-cheek way to give open-source optimism the recognition it deserves. Paste your repo URL. Answer truthfully: “Is your project blazingly fast?” Get your badge. See it appear in the Hall of Speed. That’s it. No benchmarks. No arguments. Just good vibes and velocity. Every certified project shows up on the leaderboard, ranked scientifically by submission order. 🏁 Visit the Hall: https://blazingly.fast/hall-of-speed If you’ve ever described your project as “fast,” you already qualify. 👉 Add your repo → I built this because I got tired of every library and framework claiming to be “blazingly fast.” Now it’s official, every project is. It started as a meme, but watching people actually submit their repos has been the best part. Hope it makes you laugh too. Tags: #opensource #webdev #funproject #programminghumor #developerexperience  ( 6 min )

Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan dive back into Brian De Palma’s cult classic Snake Eyes, dishing on Nic Cage’s breakout performance, Gary Sinise’s intensity, and Carla Gugino’s magnetic presence. Their signature banter transforms the film’s gritty casino intrigue into a hilarious, insight-packed ride through De Palma’s stylish direction. This episode of Ringer Movies is brought to you by PayPal—score 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 through the holidays—so you can treat yourself while the hosts treat Snake Eyes to a well-deserved rewatch. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction The previous article in this series showed how you can write and run and end-to-end test suite in Autotools. But how do you know your test suite tests enough? One way is to add code coverage so that after you run your test suite, you can view a report that shows, for each file, what percentage of lines of code executed at least once and see which ones did not execute at all. You can then add more tests to test the lines that didn’t execute. Note that even if you have 100% code coverage, that does not mean your program is bug-free. Subtle bugs occur for many reasons, e.g., when either statements are executed in a particular order or when your program is in a particular state. Another caveat of code coverage is that just because, for example, line 101 in foo.c and line 247…  ( 12 min )

In the last blog, we talked about how you can store data using JSON/XML files. JSON and XML are excellent choices for saving structured data at runtime, like player progress or save files. On the other hand, ScriptableObjects are great for storing static or design-time data. Static data means information that has only one copy (shared by multiple scripts) — for example, base weapon stats, character attributes, or item definitions. One thing I like about ScriptableObjects is that they exist as assets in your project, so they retain their values even when you close and reopen Unity. They also help you separate data from logic, making your code cleaner and more modular. They’re more memory efficient than duplicating MonoBehaviour data. Multiple objects can share the same ScriptableObject inst…  ( 7 min )

OpenRAG from LinaGora setup on my laptop using the source code! Recently, I delved into the GitHub repository for LinaGora’s OpenRAG. As is often the case when encountering a promising open-source project, my immediate curiosity was piqued, prompting the desire to set it up and test it locally on my machine. Before embarking on the technical steps of installing and testing the solution, it’s crucial to first understand what LinaGora OpenRAG claims to provide. At its core, OpenRAG is designed to offer a complete, open-source framework for implementing a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system. This framework typically aims to enhance the factual accuracy and relevance of large language model (LLM) responses by integrating an external knowledge source (retrieval) with the generative cap…  ( 10 min )

The AI coding race is heating up again. After OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, Cursor has stepped into the game with its new model, Composer 1, a coding-focused agent model that’s said to be 4x faster than other models with similar intelligence. 🤨 It’s said to output code at lightning speed, reason through large contexts, and even outperform models like GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet in engineering workflows. That’s a bold claim, so I decided to test it myself. In this post, we’ll see how Composer 1 performs when building an actual agent and to make things fair, I’ll put it head-to-head with Claude Sonnet 4.5, one of the most consistent coding models out there. If you just want the results, here’s a quick rundown of how both models performed in building a simple agent: Composer 1 produced the mos…  ( 15 min )

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The Pragmatic Linux User: Stability Over Novelty? In the dynamic world of Linux, users often find themselves at a crossroads between embracing the latest innovations and sticking with tried-and-true stability. For many seasoned Linux users, particularly those who have been around since the early '90s, the pragmatic choice for their professional environment is to opt for Long-Term Support (LTS) releases and remain on them for extended periods. A common example is the continued use of Ubuntu 20.04 LTS desktop. This preference for stability stems from a desire for a predictable workflow and minimal disruption. The goal is often as simple as 'to do my job and go home,' without the added overhead of frequent system migrations or troubleshooting compatibility issues. Recently, the emergence of n…  ( 7 min )

I spent three months on the couch with zero energy. Not tired. Not unmotivated. Zero. Like someone had unplugged my battery and thrown away the charger. Looking back, I know exactly what I needed before I got there: someone to tell me the truth. Someone to look at my plans—the side projects, the courses, the "just one more thing" syndrome—and say: It would've hurt. But not as much as the collapse. Here's what nobody tells ambitious developers: your hunger to grow can be just as dangerous as apathy. We celebrate hustle culture. We admire people who code all day, learn all night, and somehow still ship side projects on weekends. We wear And then we wonder why burnout rates in tech keep climbing. I was that person. Junior dev by day, studying JavaScript at night, building a portfolio on w…  ( 9 min )

Discover how Snowflake Intelligence solves manufacturing data challenges by unifying structured, semi-structured, and unstructured Modern manufacturing operations generate massive amounts of heterogeneous data—structured supply chain records, semi-structured IoT sensor telemetry, and unstructured maintenance logs. Traditional approaches require complex ETL pipelines, multiple specialized tools, and significant engineering effort to extract insights. Snowflake Intelligence revolutionizes this by enabling AI-powered applications directly on your data, eliminating infrastructure complexity. In this blog post, we'll explore a comprehensive manufacturing intelligence solution built with Snowflake Intelligence that demonstrates how to unify diverse data types and enable natural language interact…  ( 13 min )

I didn’t start writing poems because I thought I was good at it. I started because I needed somewhere to put the noise in my head. My thoughts were like birds, fluttering in every direction, and writing was the only way to calm them down. At first, I didn’t even call what I was doing poetry. I just wrote how things felt, not how they looked. Over time, I realized that’s what poems really are — feelings that find a shape. The first one I ever shared was short and a little uneven. I posted it on a quiet writing site and closed my laptop, sure no one would read it. When I checked the next day, someone had left a simple comment: I felt this. That was the moment I understood what writing could do. It could reach across distance and find someone I’d never meet. That one note gave me more courage…  ( 11 min )

Introduction Processing online payments is one of the core parts of modern web applications. Whether you're selling subscriptions, digital goods, or services, integrating a secure and reusable payment gateway should be simple and clean. In this guide, you'll learn how to build a reusable PayPal Payment Service in C#, built for dependency injection, making it easy to plug into your ASP.NET Core apps. We'll use the PayPal REST API, connecting to the Sandbox environment for safe testing. In production apps, putting payment logic directly into controllers (or Program.cs) quickly becomes messy. A service-based design makes it easy to: Inject payment functionality anywhere Reuse core logic across multiple controllers or jobs Centralize configuration (e.g., PayPal credentials) Unit test us…  ( 9 min )

Get the Inside Scoop on Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) Deniz ・ Nov 12 #ipaas #api #automation #programming  ( 5 min )

People Usually think it's hard to be a Dev cause they never take a chance to try Even if u fail You're just growing no matter what No-ONe should ever give up They should have faith in their abilities and never stop learning It doesn't matter if some on e is trying to bring you down you can always get Back up And fight for what u believe and know What you can Achieve  ( 6 min )

Unlocking AI Reasoning: The Power of Hierarchical Skipping Tired of AI that struggles with complex logic, requiring massive datasets to grasp even basic relationships? Imagine an AI that can infer connections and make intelligent leaps, even with limited training. The secret lies in how we teach it to see the underlying structure of information. The core idea is to train AI using a novel approach called "skip-tree training." Instead of feeding the model sequences of data, we expose it to hierarchical structures (think family trees or organizational charts) and task it with predicting missing links at different levels of the tree. By focusing on predicting relationships across branches, we force the model to learn the underlying logic that connects the entire structure, even when parts ar…  ( 7 min )

Animated c Generator app How and Why I build one Tags: Gradient Generator, CSS, Animation, Tool, Nextjs Hello and welcome to new blog Today's story is about building an Animated Gradient Generator. Well, the idea came into mind because of gettemplate.website premium-templates, most premium-templates for our PRO clients of gettemplate need catchy and animated websites, including animated backgrounds And every time I've to provide the same prompt to the cursor AI agent or probably use other websites and that's where I thought why can't I make one and release it for others to use. Check demo: https://www.gettemplate.website/tool/gradient-generator I usually make tools to automate my own work, and if I find a good tool, I launch it, giving a good UI. A few examples can be found on iHateReadi…  ( 41 min )

Can AI Watermarks Speak Every Language? A Simple Trick Ever wondered if a hidden signature in AI‑generated text can survive a trip across languages? Scientists discovered that today’s multilingual watermarking often vanishes when a text is translated into medium‑ or low‑resource languages—like a secret ink that fades on cheap paper. STEAM, flips the script by translating the text back to its original language first, then checking for the hidden mark. Now AI can leave a reliable, multilingual fingerprint, helping us track content responsibly and keep the digital world fair for everyone. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Is Multilingual LLM Watermarking Truly Multilingual? A Simple Back-TranslationSolution 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 26 min )

Introduction Traditional packet processing in Linux has always had one problem: latency, just like your Nan. Packets climb an almost endless ladder through kernel subsystems before reaching user space. By which time your firewall has probably missed the critical window to act. Shame on you and your Nan. eXpress Data Path (XDP) changes that completely. It's a fast-path hook that runs inside the kernel's network driver layer: before sockets, before Netfilter, before the kernel allocates a socket buffer (skb). This means you can inspect, modify, drop, or redirect packets as they arrive on the NIC, with nanosecond-level performance. It's like knowing who's going to turn up at the pub before they've left the house. XDP extends the Linux kernel with programmable packet handling at the driver l…  ( 9 min )

The most exciting time of the year for developers is back again: Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025! Whether you’re building with React, Vue, Svelte, or Node.js, this is your chance to grab some of the best deals on dev tools, UI libraries, courses, and services that power modern JavaScript development. If you loved the deals we featured in 2024, you’re in for even better ones this year. From productivity-boosting libraries to hosting, AI tools, and premium resources, we’ve handpicked the top offers that will save you time, level up your projects, and maybe even spark your next big idea. Let’s dive into the top developer deals of 2025 🚀🔥 React PDF If you’re a React developer working with PDFs, React PDF is a must-have library for creating fully customizable, high-performance PDF viewe…  ( 13 min )

Encontrar o equilíbrio certo na formação de um time de tecnologia é uma das tarefas mais complexas de qualquer organização. time ideal, mas na prática ele quase nunca está no papel. frameworks teóricos — ele nasce da prática, da combinação entre experiência, potencial e foco em colaboração *cross-team*. Um bom time é diverso em níveis, perfis e habilidades, criando um ambiente onde cada pessoa possa aprender, contribuir e evoluir. equipes equilibradas, onde há espaço para crescimento, autonomia e aprendizado compartilhado. Ter pessoas em níveis diferentes não é sinal de fragilidade, e sim de maturidade e investimento no futuro. Papel Contribuição Essencial Júnior Energia para aprender, agilidade em tarefas menores e disposição para experimentar. Pleno Execução consistente, entrega…  ( 9 min )

Em várias empresas que passei, eu sempre procurei compartilhar o que sabia com o time, fosse em treinamentos, revisões de código ou até em conversas rápidas no dia a dia. E percebi que, quanto mais eu fazia isso, mais eu crescia como profissional. Também tive colegas que faziam o mesmo, e o impacto era nítido: o ambiente ficava mais colaborativo, o time mais motivado e a empresa ganhava com isso. Essas iniciativas ajudavam a desenvolver pessoas internamente, davam visibilidade a quem se dispunha a ensinar e criavam uma cultura onde aprender e ensinar faziam parte do trabalho. Quem compartilhava acabava se destacando naturalmente, reforçava seus próprios conhecimentos, aumentava o engajamento do time e, com o tempo, se tornava uma referência técnica e um mentor. As sessões de treinamento se…  ( 7 min )

When I first started looking at large codebases on GitHub, the feeling was the same every time: absolute panic. I thought I needed to fix a critical bug or build a whole new feature to contribute. But after successfully merging seven Pull Requests (PRs) in just 2 days across multiple repositories, I realized the real secret: Open Source is about consistency and culture, not just genius code. If you’re a beginner developer staring at your first "Good First Issue" tag, this is the simple, three-step strategy I used to make my contributions count and get them successfully merged. 🚀 Phase 1: The Tactical Hunt (Finding the Right Target) The biggest mistake is aiming for the largest, most famous project. They have the longest review cycles and the highest standards. Here’s what worked for me: S…  ( 8 min )

Modern AI, creative production, and cloud infrastructure are changing rapidly. Traditional centralized solutions still dominate compute access, but emerging decentralized systems are introducing new ways to distribute workloads and manage costs. Neurolov operates as a decentralized GPU and compute marketplace. Browser-based access: Utilizes WebGPU and WebAssembly (WASM) for running workloads directly in browsers, reducing the need for installations or driver dependencies. Resource aggregation: Collects unused compute from idle or underutilized hardware into a unified, distributed pool. Blockchain orchestration: Executes job scheduling and payment settlement via the Solana network for efficiency and transparency. The long-term goal is to build what the team describes as a “browser-native co…  ( 9 min )

Want to create web experiences that are fast, accessible, secure, and work flawlessly across browsers? web.dev provides expert-level guidance from the Chrome team and community contributors to help build modern web apps and sites. 🔗 web.dev  ( 6 min )

The Paxos algorithm is not long—just four succinct sentences on paper. It looks like an arcane scripture of terse profundities mainly because we don’t clearly understand the design intent behind these simple rules: why they work, and whether deviating from them is unacceptable. The backdrop of distributed systems is a chaos where liveness is freedom and failures are random; conflicts abound everywhere. Yet Paxos builds a unified, consistent world of consensus atop this chaos, which feels miraculous. But mortals find miracles hard to grasp; unable to view all beings from a god’s vantage point, they can only infer divine intent through limited experience, inevitably falling into mortal confusion. This article attempts an interpretation of Paxos from the perspective of extradimensional magica…  ( 18 min )

The real deal about env variables By the time i realized it, i had already started to understand environment variables as an always trusted way to store secret values, which well, isn't completely wrong but not the most effective way to understand them, because env variables behave differently on backend and frontend, so understand this difference is super important to avoid some some tricky and risky situation. ## value in the development .env file API_URL=http://localhost:3000/ ## value in the prod .env file API_URL=https://yourdomain/ So since the value isn't explicit in the code, in fact we can say that the value is more secure when we use env variables, you make sure to put the .env file in the .gitignore so git won't track it, and in your backend application code, you use some li…  ( 7 min )

The app localization market is experiencing explosive growth. With the global software localization market projected to reach $7.06 billion by 2031 and app localization services expected to hit $16.7 billion by 2032, companies are racing to capture international markets. But here's the challenge: traditional localization workflows are failing to keep pace with modern development cycles. The Traditional Localization Bottleneck Most software companies still treat localization as a post-development task. The typical workflow looks like this: Developers build the entire product in English Code freeze for translation extraction Strings sent to external translation agencies Weeks or months of waiting Translations returned and manually integrated Bug fixes and cultural adjustments Delayed marke…  ( 12 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just unleashed “Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less,” ripping into every goofy plot hole and nit-pick-worthy moment—yet still hinting they might secretly dig the movie. Alongside the sin count, you’ll find links to their site, socials (YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok), a sinful poll, Patreon support, Discord, Reddit, and credits for their writing squad. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predators (2010) ditches the urban sprawl for some good old-fashioned jungle carnage, tossing a rag-tag crew of anti-heroes into muddy showdowns that scream “classic Predator.” After two underwhelming Alien vs. Predator flicks, this one nails the franchise’s savage roots while sneaking in fresh tweaks that actually feel worth your time. In this Caravan of Garbage review, Mr Sunday Movies gives the film props for its gritty setting and memorable cast but can’t help mourning the fact we never got a true follow-up. For extra nerdy deep dives, hit up bigsandwich.co or catch James and Maso on Twitter. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In research laboratories across the globe, AI agents navigate virtual supermarkets with impressive precision, selecting items, avoiding obstacles, and completing shopping tasks with mechanical efficiency. Yet when these same agents venture into actual retail environments, their performance crumbles dramatically. This disconnect between virtual training grounds and real-world application represents one of the most significant barriers facing the deployment of autonomous retail systems today, a challenge researchers call the "sim-to-real gap." The retail industry stands on the cusp of an automation revolution. Major retailers envision a future where AI-powered robots restock shelves, assist customers, and manage inventory with minimal human intervention. Amazon's experiments with autonomous …  ( 26 min )

Cleaning Supplier Excel Sheets: Best Practices for Small Businesses For small businesses, supplier Excel sheets are the backbone of inventory management, pricing, and purchasing. But here’s the problem: these files are often messy, inconsistent, and hard to work with. From merged cells to inconsistent headers, cleaning supplier spreadsheets can feel like an endless chore. This guide outlines best practices small businesses can use to clean supplier data efficiently — without wasting valuable time. Different Formats Per Supplier → One uses Product Name, another uses Item Description. Merged Cells & Broken Headers → Makes sorting, filtering, and formulas unreliable. Mixed Currencies → INR, USD, GBP, EUR scattered across sheets. Duplicated SKUs → Same product listed in m…  ( 10 min )

Master effective planning and execution through project management courses that teach essential tools, techniques, and methodologies. Build practical skills and gain real-world insights at ptp.co.uk to successfully manage projects and deliver results on time and within budget. project management courses  ( 6 min )

Original Post In modern software development, monorepos have become a standard solution for managing complexity. Housing multiple applications and libraries in a single repository offers undeniable advantages, though it's a strategy that must be weighed carefully. (If you're still debating between a monorepo and a multi-repo, I've explored that decision in detail in my article Repository Architecture: Exploring Monorepo, Multi-repo, and Beyond). Once you commit to a monorepo, it brings a headache that grows over time: speed. As the project expands, build, test, and linting times skyrocket. Tasks that once took seconds now take minutes (or hours). This is where modern build systems come into play. Today, two titans dominate this conversation: Nx and Turborepo. I've helped multiple teams sca…  ( 9 min )

Progressive Web Apps: Building Offline-First UIs – Never Lose Your Users Again! Ever been browsing a website on your phone, only to have the page die the second you lose signal? Frustrating, right? In today's world, users expect a smooth, reliable experience, even when their internet connection is spotty. That's where Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) come in, and their ability to build offline-first UIs is a game-changer. Imagine you're running an e-commerce site. A user is browsing your products, adding items to their cart, and about to checkout. BAM! Lost connection. All that effort, gone. They're likely to abandon their cart and maybe even your site forever. Building offline-first solves this problem and offers huge benefits: Improved User Experience: Users can access content and functio…  ( 8 min )

Project:- Etch-A-Sketch App In this W – forward movement S – backward movement A – anti clockwise D – clockwise C – Clear and arrow must return to home. This can help us to draw anything using keys. Now Create multiple object from turtle class. Create Multiple object.  ( 6 min )

Context There are numerous situations where we need an independent and isolated DB. For example, developers want to test their code or the Ops team needs to run upgrade tests and etc. The common approach is restoring a snapshot. However, it can become expensive and inefficient over time for repetitive tasks. The "AWS Aurora Clone" becomes handy in this situation, where it provides a more efficient solution in terms of operation and cost. The Aurora clone uses copy-on-write protocol and works in a way that it shares the same volume between the source and clone cluster(s), but the updates are only visible to the respective cluster. I have shared, how the Aurora clone has been integrated into our GH actions to enable developers, spin up an independent and isolated Aurora RDS cluster, which …  ( 7 min )

Thirty days. No funding. No team. Just one laptop, too much coffee, and a clear mission: fix the broken hiring process. It started with frustration. Too slow. Too opaque. Too fragmented. I wanted to build something that felt human, fast, and transparent. So I set a challenge: Build the first working version in 30 days. The goal wasn’t to build everything. I wrote one question on my whiteboard: “What is the minimum version that delivers real value?” That became the filter for every decision. I cut out everything that didn’t directly help candidates or companies connect: no fancy dashboards no payment system no AI fluff (yet) Just jobs, profiles, filters — and the first mentors. The first milestone wasn’t “launch.” I built: Public candidate profiles Vacancy feed Dashboard for tracking Simple AI evaluation (keywords + relevance) Mentor cards and onboarding Telegram notifications When I deployed the first version, I had exactly 0 users. Momentum started. To move fast, I had to say “no” a lot. Company accounts? → later. Analytics dashboard? → later. Subscriptions? → later. AI matching? → partially mocked. If a feature didn’t help validate the core value — it waited. That’s how I shipped the alpha on time. The first 10 users taught me more than any product book. They didn’t care about “AI.” One message stuck with me: “For the first time, I actually see who posted the job.” That’s when I realized — transparency is the feature. Constraints are your best friend. Launch ugly. Talk to real people. Ship > plan. Now SkillHunt has: 15+ registered users Real vacancies First mentors onboard AI evaluation prototype A public alpha live at skillhunt.pro The mission remains the same: Make hiring transparent, fast, and human. It’s still early — but this is just the start. Building SkillHunt alone was intense — but deeply rewarding. If you’re building something — start small, ship fast, and listen hard. Thanks for reading🚀  ( 7 min )

The Day GitHub Copilot Changed How We Code When GitHub Copilot rolled out broadly in 2023–2024, the reaction was excitement. Faster coding Fewer bugs Less time searching StackOverflow A personal assistant inside your IDE Developers didn’t just gain speed — they gained relief. But something subtle followed. Junior developers stopped learning how to reason about problems. Senior developers began to approve code instead of designing it. Debugging turned into prompt tweaking. Understanding turned into confirmation bias. No one complained, because everything looked efficient. But beneath the surface, a quiet shift was happening. If AI writes the code, what does the developer create? This isn’t a productivity debate. It’s a purpose debate. In the 1960s, researcher John B. Calhoun…  ( 7 min )

What Is Cloud Native? Key Features and Uses In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, the term Cloud Native has become more than just a buzzword — it’s a revolution in how modern applications are built, deployed, and scaled. Whether you’re a DevOps engineer, a cloud architect, or a developer starting your journey, understanding cloud-native concepts is essential to designing resilient, scalable, and agile applications in today’s multi-cloud environment. Let’s dive deep into what Cloud Native really means, why it matters, and how it’s transforming the way organizations innovate. Cloud Native refers to a modern approach to building and running applications that fully leverage the power of cloud computing — from infrastructure automation to continuous delivery and scalability on dem…  ( 9 min )

Deploying a WordPress website doesn’t have to be manual or repetitive. By combining AWS EC2, Ansible, and the LEMP stack (Linux, Nginx, MySQL, PHP), you can automate the entire process — from server provisioning to SSL configuration — in one smooth run. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how I built an automated WordPress deployment with Let’s Encrypt SSL, running on an Ubuntu 24.10 EC2 instance, all managed through Ansible playbooks. What We’ll Cover Understanding the LEMP stack architecture Setting up AWS EC2 for automation Creating Ansible playbooks and roles Automating WordPress installation and SSL setup Troubleshooting common deployment issues Project Overview This project automates WordPress deployment on AWS using Ansible. It installs and configures: Lin…  ( 7 min )

As developers, we live and breathe APIs. We use tools like Requestly to intercept, modify, and test our network requests. It's an indispensable part of the modern development workflow. But what about when you're working on a flight, in a coffee shop with spotty Wi-Fi, or handling highly sensitive API keys that you'd rather not have synced to a cloud? This is where Requestly's Local Workspace feature changes the game. I recently spent time exploring this feature for the "No Bugs November" challenge and was blown away by its simplicity and utility. It addresses a core need for privacy, speed, and offline access. This post is a beginner-friendly guide to get you started with Requestly's Local Workspace, based on my own experience. We'll cover what it is, why you should use it, and how to set …  ( 9 min )

Hey dev.to community! This is my first post here, and I'm excited to jump in. As a full-stack developer and AI enthusiast, I've been experimenting a lot with AI in my coding workflow lately. I originally shared some of these thoughts on LinkedIn after a bit of a hiatus, but I figured this crowd would vibe with it too. Let's dive into what I've learned about "vibe coding" and why I think AI tools are ready for a team-level upgrade. The Vibe Coding Revelation I've done AI-assisted projects before, but here's what I'm realizing: the more you use AI, the better you get at using it. It's not just about crafting perfect prompts anymore. It's about understanding structure, knowing how to break things down, and letting AI handle what it does best while you architect the vision. I used to get back …  ( 7 min )

Fraud-resistant fintech apps aren’t built by luck — they’re engineered. Modern Android apps must embed security as architecture, not as a patch. 💡 Key ideas: Use Clean Architecture + Ports & Adapters for isolation and testability Enforce Play Integrity API for device and app verification Protect secrets using Android Keystore + AES/GCM Enable biometric + device-bound signing for every high-value transaction Implement certificate pinning and secure networking Integrate feature flags + kill switches to react to fraud events instantly 🔐 Why this matters Fraud is evolving faster than features. Only a security-first architecture keeps fintech apps compliant, trusted, and scalable in 2025. 👉 Read the full deep-dive with Kotlin code, architecture diagrams, and real examples: Designing Fraud-Resistant Fintech Apps: Android Architecture That Actually Works (2025)  ( 6 min )

When building UI, we often rely on icons or visual cues that don’t include visible text. While that might look clean, it can leave screen reader users guessing. aria-labelledby is one of the techniques we can use to give clear context to assistive technologies. aria-labelledby? aria-labelledby lets you reference visible text elsewhere in the DOM to create an accessible name for an element. It basically tells assistive technology: “Use this other element’s text to label me.” It’s commonly used when the text that explains an element is located outside the element itself. Edit Profile ✏️ Here, the button doesn’t have its own text label, but because it references dialog-title, assistive tech will announc…  ( 7 min )

File watching seems simple on the surface: "tell me when a file changes" But the reality is three completely different APIs with three fundamentally different philosophies about how computers should monitor file systems. I recently spent weeks building FSWatcher, a cross-platform file watcher in Go, and the journey taught me that understanding file watching means understanding how each operating system approaches the problems differently. Apple's philosophy is to monitor directory trees, rather than individual files. // You say: "watch /Users/me/fswatcher" // macOS says: "OK, I'll tell you when ANYTHING in that tree changes" Pros Low CPU usage Efficient for large directories Event-driven (no polling) Cons Gives you directory-level info, not file-level Can flood you with redundant events …  ( 8 min )

Emily King’s Tiny Desk Concert is pure velvet vibes, with her silky voice wrapped around gut-wrenching breakup tunes like “Georgia” and “Down,” all lifted by dreamy harmonies from her ace band. Between songs, her excitement is contagious as she swaps stories with longtime collaborator Jeremy Most and revels in the joy of making music together. She leans into self-care anthems like the New Year’s pep talk “This Year” and reminds us that every “Special Occasion” shines brighter when shared. This set is a warm, uplifting reminder that even sorrow can bloom into celebration with the right soundtrack and squad. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In today’s digital age, AI-generated content has become ubiquitous—powering everything from blog posts and research papers to business proposals and marketing copy. But this convenience comes with hidden risks: academic misconduct, diluted brand voice, and compromised originality. For students, content creators, and professionals alike, distinguishing human-written text from AI-generated content has become a critical need. AI Detector steps in to solve this problem, promising “accurate AI detection instantly” with no sign-ups, no costs, and support for multiple file formats. In this review, I’ll break down its design, core features, strengths, areas for growth, and why it stands out as a go-to tool for anyone prioritizing originality. AI Detector embraces a “less is more” design philosoph…  ( 8 min )

In today's digital world, data plays a crucial role in guiding business decisions. However, much of this valuable data is often locked within PDF documents, especially in the form of complex tables found in financial reports, contracts, invoices, and statistical data. Manually extracting data from these tables can be time-consuming, error-prone, and inefficient. Simple copy-pasting or text parsing often disrupts the structure of the tables, making it difficult to work with the data in a useful way. Efficiently extracting table data from PDFs and converting it into more accessible formats—like text files (TXT) or CSV—has long been a challenge for developers, data analysts, and project managers. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the technical challenges involved in PDF table extra…  ( 9 min )

In the fast-moving world of software development, developers constantly deal with new frameworks, distributed systems, and microservices that make applications more powerful—but also more fragile. Even when individual components work perfectly, the moment they interact, unexpected issues can arise. That’s why end-to-end testing has become an essential part of modern development. It ensures that the application behaves correctly from the user’s perspective, validating entire workflows instead of isolated parts. End-to-end (E2E) testing verifies that all layers of an application—from the user interface to the backend, database, and external integrations—work together as intended. Unlike unit or integration testing, which focus on specific modules, E2E testing replicates real user scenarios. …  ( 7 min )

Selenium is automation tool used to automate web application. Before we deep dive into the topic of selenium and its usage, let us have a look into quick recap on testing and basic of automation testing. Software Testing: Software testing is a process of checking whether the developed is right and to check we developed right product. Without software testing the steadiness and stability of the product in the market is question mark. We do test software in two major ways based on execution: Well, manual testing is testing done without any involvement of automation tools, solely executed by QA tester. On the other hands Automation testing is performed using test tools and test scripts. Automation testing is the process using software tools to execute the testcases, compare actual and expecte…  ( 10 min )

4 ChatGPT Hacks That Halve Your Workload Use the Prompt Reversal Technique to reverse-engineer killer prompts, the 5-Minute Amplifier to spin one piece of content into multiple formats, the Red Team Technique to have AI critique its own work, and Blueprint Scaffolding to force ChatGPT to outline its reasoning before diving in. Each hack is shown with real-world examples you can plug into your routine right away. These methods have slashed my AI workflow by 50%, and they’re role- and industry-agnostic—meaning you’ll reclaim hours no matter what you do. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Setting the Stage Ever wondered why the features your favorite product promises often take longer than planned? Or why it sometimes feels like engineers deliver more promises than features? Considering how disappointing it feels, experiencing both sides of that letdown has taught me how crucial it is to deliver on time and with high quality. For frontend engineers, a core metric of their efficiency in replicating designs is how it looks on laptops, tablets, mobile devices, and large monitors: a phenomenon known as responsiveness. To achieve this, we define breakpoints: width thresholds that tell our layouts when to adapt. Here's the catch, though: during implementation of a design, browser debugging tools don’t show which breakpoint is currently active. Developers have to cross-check win…  ( 9 min )

I've been working with Node.js and its ecosystem. Over the past few months, I've switched to Go and I'm getting huge enjoyment from its approach — on one hand, simplicity and no syntactic sugar (you can get diabetes from all the sugar in JS, it's too sweet🙃), on the other hand, incredible capabilities and a greater sense of being "close to hardware." I decided to document my learning notes in an open repo AlgoDSgo — specifically, implementations of classic algorithms in Go. This isn't production code, but educational examples with comments and Big O complexity analysis. Sure, there are hundreds of similar repos... so what's the value in opening another one? 👇 Classic solutions to classic CS problems, without over-engineering or language-specific optimizations, for clear understanding of the algorithm. Meaningful semantic naming Aiming for simple and idiomatic Go code Breakdowns and diagrams right in the comments Search algorithms: Binary, Linear, Jump, BFS, DFS Sorting algorithms: Bubble, Selection, Insertion, Merge, Quick, Quick In-Place, Heap LeetCode problems: Two Sum #1, Merge Sorted Array #88, Valid Palindrome #125 Interview exercises: Reverse String, Remove Duplicates, Remove Whitespaces, Longest Word I'm planning to expand it by adding data structures and more LeetCode problems. If you're also learning Go or algorithms — I'd be happy if this helps you and to hear your feedback! Repository: github.com/AshBuk/AlgoDSgo  ( 6 min )

In today’s rapidly evolving agriculture and food-production landscape, the dairy industry stands at a pivotal juncture. Expanding consumer expectations for quality, sustainability, transparency, and cost-efficiency are urging dairy farms to reimagine how they operate. The most forward-looking small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) are embracing technological innovation not as a luxury but as a business-critical differentiator. At BrightPath Associates LLC, we recognize that while technology drives efficiency, its success depends on visionary leadership and the right talent to harness its full potential. A powerful convergence of economic, technological, and social factors is driving transformation across the dairy sector: 1. Cost and Margin Pressure: As commodity prices fluctuate, farmers f…  ( 9 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Deep Dive with The Ringer Crew Bill Simmons teams up with Sean Fennessey and Van Lathan to wade through Brian De Palma’s cult classic Snake Eyes, unpacking Nic Cage’s swagger, Gary Sinise’s turn as corrupt cop Rick Santoro, and Carla Gugino’s femme-fatale vibes. Along the way they celebrate the movie’s slick visuals, twisty plot, and De Palma’s signature style—plus plenty of locker‐room banter about what still holds up (and what doesn’t). This episode, produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, is powered by PayPal—score 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 through the holidays. Don’t miss a minute of the action as The Ringer’s finest resurrect one of the ’90s most underrated thrillers. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Series Navigation: Part 1: Building the Agent | Part 2: Connect to Frontend (You are here) In Part 1, we built a fully functional AI summarizer agent that can fetch content from URLs and generate intelligent summaries. Ai-summarizer-agent.com: Completed Part 1 of this series Basic knowledge of React and Next.js The AI Summarizer Agent from Part 1 (code available on GitHub) Let's start by setting up a Next.js project that integrates with our Mastra agent. If you're starting fresh, create a new Next.js app: npx create-next-app@latest ai-summarizer-app cd ai-summarizer-app When prompted, select: TypeScript: Yes ESLint: Yes Tailwind CSS: Yes src/ directory: Yes App Router: Yes Import alias: No (or default) The Mastra Client allows your frontend to communicate with your agents: npm inst…  ( 11 min )

The Saga pattern Instead of relying on distributed locks that can block operations across services, Saga enables eventual consistency through a sequence of reversible steps, making it ideal for long-running business processes. In microservices architectures, maintaining data consistency across services is one of the most challenging problems. Traditional ACID transactions don't work when operations span multiple services with independent databases, leaving developers searching for alternative approaches to ensure data integrity. This guide demonstrates Saga pattern implementation in Go with practical examples covering both orchestration and choreography approaches. If you need a quick reference for Go fundamentals, the Go Cheat Sheet provides a helpful overview. This nice image is generat…  ( 11 min )

Aprender um novo idioma pode ser desafiador, mas a tecnologia pode ser uma grande aliada nesse processo. Um gem, ou assistente virtual, é uma ferramenta que pode ajudá-lo a praticar vocabulário, gramática, conversação e compreensão auditiva de forma interativa. Neste artigo, vou mostrar um passo a passo simples para você criar seu próprio gem para estudar idiomas, mesmo que nunca tenha trabalhado com inteligência artificial antes. Antes de criar seu gem de estudo de idiomas, você precisa ter acesso à plataforma Gemini, que permite criar e treinar assistentes virtuais. Siga estas etapas: Crie uma conta no Gemini Acesse o site oficial do Gemini. Clique em “Sign Up” ou “Cadastrar-se” e preencha os dados necessários. Confirme seu e-mail para ativar a conta. Dica para estudantes: Se você poss…  ( 10 min )

NestJS is one of the fastest-growing typescript frameworks in the Node.js ecosystem. You will learn Nest.js from scratch to an advanced level using TypeScript. This guide will learn a fascinating framework in the Node.js and TypeScript ecosystem. Before continuing with this guide, you will need to understand what server-side web programming, frameworks, general Knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and NodeJS are, which will aid your understanding of the NestJS framework. Typescript: The Complete Developer’s Guide is my all-time TypeScript best course. You will master Typescript by learning popular design patterns and building complex projects with it. Includes React and Express! You will learn the Nestjs typescript framework from scratch to an advanced level and how to install Node.js…  ( 18 min )

LightningChart JS is a GPU-accelerated and WebGL-rendered charting library for creating JavaScript data-intensive applications. LightningChart JS features an extensive library of 2D & 3D charts: Line charts Heatmaps Mesh models Medical charts DataGrids Statistic charts and more In this new release, LightningChart JS 8.1 introduces new features, performance improvements, and developer experience upgrades. Here are the highlights: Heatmap & Surface Contours Heatmap Min–Max Aggregation heatmapSeries.setAggregation(‘max’). 3D LineSeries Value Coloring Inset Custom Ticks Custom Cursor Styles Rectangle Series Heatmap Flat Array Input: Supports flat and Typed Arrays for faster data loading and lower memory use. Read the full release LightningChart JS 8.1 note. Written by: Send me your questions via LinkedIn  ( 6 min )

Ever felt your UI lag when nothing “should” be slow? That’s when localizing re-renders works wonders. It’s not about micro-optimizations, it’s about owning your composition structure. 1) Split context responsibilities const SetItemContext = createContext>(() => {}); const ItemContext = createContext(0); export const Provider = ({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) => { const [item, setItem] = useState(1); return ( {children} ); }; Consumers tied only to the setter won’t re-render on value change. 2) Optimize TanStack Query subscriptions Avoid destructuring query results before returning them from your custom ho…  ( 7 min )

As engineers, we often maintain multiple online profiles — GitHub, LinkedIn, Dev.to, WordPress, Hashnode — each serving a unique purpose. What if you could build a simple, repeatable flow that connects all your profiles into a self-sustaining loop? Your GitHub profile is often the first touchpoint for other developers. It’s where your projects live and where people get a sense of your technical skills. 👉 Here’s how to leverage it: Add your LinkedIn profile link in your GitHub bio. Use your GitHub profile README to highlight your best projects and end with a call to action: “👉 Let’s connect on LinkedIn for more updates and discussions.” Anyone impressed by your code should have a direct pathway to your professional network. LinkedIn is fantastic for networking, but not ideal for long-form…  ( 8 min )

A hands-on guide to architecting multi-agent AI systems in Python instead of just writing prompts. Stop being a user, start being a builder. Alright, let's have a real talk, dev to dev. The term "Prompt Engineering" is starting to feel like "Webmaster" did in the early 2000s. It was a useful descriptor for a brief, transitional moment, but it fundamentally misunderstands the real, durable skill that’s emerging. We've all seen the flood of "ultimate prompt cheat sheets" and CO-STAR frameworks. They’re fine. They teach you how to ask a question a little better. But if your primary value is your ability to craft a clever prompt, your job has a terrifyingly short half-life. The models are getting too good, too fast. They are learning to understand intent, making prompt-level tricks increasin…  ( 10 min )

Welcome to "WTF is this," the daily blog series where we dive into the weird and wonderful world of emerging tech trends. Today, we're tackling a term that sounds like it was plucked straight from a sci-fi novel: chaos engineering. Because, you know, what's more exciting than intentionally causing chaos? So, what is chaos engineering? In simple terms, chaos engineering is the practice of intentionally introducing faults or failures into a system to test its resilience and ability to recover. Think of it like a firefighter setting small, controlled fires to test the fire department's response time and strategy. By simulating real-world failures, chaos engineers can identify potential weaknesses and improve the overall reliability of a system. But why is chaos engineering trending now? Well,…  ( 10 min )

How to Design a Color Theory Palette using 3D CAD Software https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/1o505a2l213l5n1v1ps0565wy462yn4m1y5v Once you launch the editor; https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels. https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/), https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101, and 3D Modeling 101 series (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace  ( 8 min )

MySQL HeatWave provides a fully managed database service with robust connectivity options and comprehensive management capabilities. Understanding how to properly connect to your DB system and perform essential management operations is fundamental for database administrators and developers working with MySQL HeatWave. This guide covers everything from understanding DB system endpoints and establishing secure connections to managing the lifecycle of your DB system through the OCI console and command-line tools. The database system endpoint is where clients such as MySQL Shell, MySQL Client, MySQL Workbench, and your applications can connect to MySQL HeatWave. The endpoint serves as the connection point for all database operations. A MySQL HeatWave DB system endpoint consists of three key el…  ( 17 min )

Code for some Erlang/OTP modules is older than most modern junior developers. These files are the true digital patriarchs. For decades, they have made sure that banking transactions, telephone networks, and messaging systems are all working properly. We decided to take a look under the hood of this long-lived language to see what exactly lies behind the lines that millions of users rely on today. In this article, let's see what we found. Before we move on to discussing warnings, I'd like to say a few words about the project. Erlang's journey began back in 1986 in one of Ericsson's laboratories. Joe Armstrong was experimenting with Prolog while trying to build a telephony program. Those experiments eventually gave birth to Erlang. Erlang is a programming language designed for fault-toleran…  ( 22 min )

Hello Dev Community 👋, We are Arkeno, an organisation with many fields, such as chess, sports, and more. But best of all coding, and we’re looking to collaborate with other active teams (especially small orgs with fewer than 10 people). If you’re passionate about open‐source, games, or web development, we’d love to connect! 🌐 Website: arkeno-org.github.io 🐙GitHub: Arkeno-Org 📧Email: arkeno.auto.main@gmail.com We’re currently building ArkenoPlay, a new version of Arkeno Play.io. The idea is simple but powerful: Developers can create games and send them to Arkeno. It’s 100% web‐integrated, no downloads required. It will feature a full account system connected to the Arkeno Account System. All developers will get to keep rights of code and get special roles in Arkeno! We’re working with: HTML CSS JavaScript Python If you’re comfortable with these languages—or just curious and eager to learn—you’ll fit right in. Open‐source thrives on collaboration. By joining us, you’ll: Contribute to a growing project from the ground up. Learn and share skills in web dev and game dev. Be part of a friendly, small team where every contribution matters. We’re especially excited to connect with other small organisations who want to grow together. If this sounds interesting, reach out! Comment below 👇 Email us at arkeno.auto.main@gmail.com Or jump straight into our GitHub org: Arkeno-Org If you can't find where to start? Here are some good first issues you could fix! Let’s make something amazing together. 🌟 Opensource, Collaborate, Dev, Arkeno, Web, Webdevelopment  ( 6 min )

AI is rewriting how software is built, not by replacing engineers but by redefining how teams think, plan, and deliver. The hardest part isn’t the technology, it’s the mindset shift required to make it actually work. After more than 15 years leading large-scale transformation programs across industries, continents, and technology waves, one lesson remains constant: every time a new capability arrives, we rush to adopt it before truly understanding how it fits our operating model. Whether it was cloud, DevOps, or now AI, the pattern repeats, organizations underestimate the cultural, architectural, and process redesign required to make new technology sustainable. When teams dive in without structured learning or disciplined experimentation, the result is inefficiency disguised as innovation.…  ( 9 min )

ServiceNow recently announced the end-of-life (EOL) for Lightstep, now known as Cloud Observability. Support will officially end on March 1, 2026, or at the end of your contract, and ServiceNow has confirmed there will be no direct replacement or migration path. This news can be disruptive for engineering teams who rely on Lightstep for critical observability. The announcement highlights a significant risk in relying on proprietary, closed-source tools for essential infrastructure. At SigNoz we believe critical infra shouldn’t hinge on a vendor’s roadmap. Observability is too critical a piece to leave to such risks. With open source, you always have an escape hatch. If you're now searching for a stable, future-proof alternative to Lightstep, you're in the right place. This guide will walk …  ( 15 min )

As organizations adopt cloud-native architectures like microservices and Kubernetes, they face an explosion of telemetry data. This data is essential for understanding system health, but it also brings significant challenges: soaring costs, tool fragmentation, and persistent alert fatigue for on-call engineers. Choosing the right observability platform is critical to managing this complexity. In the observability space, Datadog and Chronosphere are two popular solutions. Datadog is the established, all-in-one market leader, known for its broad feature set and ease of use. Chronosphere is a newer, cloud-native challenger focused on taming data at scale and improving the on-call experience. This article provides a detailed comparison of Chronosphere and Datadog to help you decide which platf…  ( 12 min )

“Five seconds.” That’s how long it took for everything to go wrong. Our team had just launched a promising app for event updates. We’d built a clean interface, solid backend, and smooth UX — or so we thought. But during the launch event, users began missing critical notifications. Updates were delayed by just five seconds. Sounds small, right? But in a world of instant expectations, five seconds is an eternity. That experience taught us one key truth: 👉 If your app isn’t real-time, it’s already behind. 🧠 Why Real-Time Notifications Matter Let’s face it — users today live in a fast-feedback world. Whether it’s a stock alert, chat message, food delivery update, or breaking news, people want to know now, not later. In modern app development, real-time notifications are no longer a luxury; t…  ( 8 min )

Datadog and Sumo Logic, both offer powerful tools to monitor applications. While they often appear in the same conversations, they were built with different core philosophies that shape their features, costs, and the day-to-day experience for engineers. Datadog is widely recognized as a market leader in infrastructure and application performance monitoring (APM). Sumo Logic, conversely, established its roots in log management and security analytics, positioning itself as a converged platform for both observability and security operations. This article provides a definitive, deep-dive comparison of Sumo Logic vs. Datadog. We'll go beyond marketing features to explore the technical details that matter most during implementation and incident response, from data path control to agent overhead.…  ( 13 min )

TL;DR: When to Choose Each Choose Datadog if: You need a managed (SaaS) platform for full-stack observability (metrics, traces, logs). Your team values speed, minimal setup, and a polished UI, and you have the budget for a per-use subscription. Choose Zabbix if: Your primary need is on-premise infrastructure and network monitoring. You prioritize zero licensing cost and total data control, and your team has the expertise to install, manage, and scale a self-hosted solution. Consider SigNoz if: You want the all-in-one (metrics, traces, logs) experience of Datadog but with the open-source, self-hosted flexibility. You're looking for a cost-effective, OpenTelemetry-native alternative without Datadog's high cost or Zabbix's lack of native APM. Teams looking for a monitoring solution face a key…  ( 13 min )

TL;DR: Too heavy for small setups or homelabs: pick a lighter self-hosted tool like Netdata, LibreNMS, or Checkmk. Don’t want to run and patch Zabbix yourself: go for a managed/commercial option like Datadog or PRTG Network Monitor. Need all-in-one observability for Kubernetes/microservices (APM + logs + metrics): use SigNoz or build Prometheus + Grafana. Zabbix is a veteran in the IT monitoring world. It's open-source, powerful, and exceptionally good at deep infrastructure and network monitoring. For many organizations, it's a reliable workhorse for tracking server health, network devices via SNMP, and service availability. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. As infrastructures evolve, many teams find themselves looking for an alternative. The "best" alternative depends entirely o…  ( 14 min )

Nova Twins kicked off NPR’s Tiny Desk with a mega-distorted bass line, relentless hip-hop beats and raspy yowls. London duo Amy Love and Georgia South didn’t ease in—“Cleopatra” tells haters to kick rocks, “Monsters” is a fierce shadow-self showdown, and between songs they duck under the desk to tweak their spaceship-sized pedalboards (they proudly admit they’re “massive pedal nerds”). They even strap on a Harp Blaster mic for “Hummingbird,” giving it supernatural vibes, then crank everything up for the heavy-rock finale “Choose Your Fighter.” It’s a bass-heavy, boundary-smashing set that flips the “nice, polite girls” script on its head. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR: Choose Datadog if: You need a powerful, all-in-one SaaS platform, value a polished user experience, and require the broadest range of (1,000+) turnkey integrations. It "just works" out of the box, but you should budget carefully for its per-host and per-event pricing, which can get expensive at scale. Choose Logz.io if: Your team is already familiar with open-source tools like OpenSearch (ELK), Prometheus, and Jaeger, and you want a managed version without the maintenance overhead. Its consumption-based pricing is more predictable for logging, and it offers strong tools for cost control. Consider SigNoz if: You are building on OpenTelemetry and want a truly OTel-native platform. This avoids vendor lock-in and gives you the choice of a transparent cloud offering or a self-hosted comm…  ( 11 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Rewatch with Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey & Van Lathan Ringer Movies’ trio—Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan—dive deep into Brian De Palma’s 1998 thriller Snake Eyes, starring Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, and Carla Gugino. They chew over the film’s wild “sewer king” moments, directorial flair, and what still holds up (and what doesn’t) 25 years later. Producers Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo keep the conversation flowing in this PayPal-sponsored episode—perfect for anyone who loves behind-the-scenes movie chatter with a side of irreverent humor. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

There’s an old saying I paraphrased in this by now ancient tweet[sic]: “Friends don’t let friends build their own {CRYPTO, SYNC, DATABASE}.” — @janl on September 24th, 2014 What do I mean by that? Note: This is part of our series demystifying synchronisation. See our other instalments: How to Sync Anything: Introduction, How to Sync Anything: Building a Sync Engine from Scratch — Part 2 and How to Sync Anything: Building a Sync Engine from Scratch — Part 3 Well, it’s very hard to get these things right. Additionally, not getting them right will mean a lot of unhappy developers and end-users. In other words, these things are best left to the experts. However. Brought to its logical conclusion, we’ll end up with a situation where nobody is doing crypto, sync or databases anymore, because n…  ( 11 min )

Image Crop Tool & Random Password Generator At QuickZap, our goal has always been simple — Today, we’re adding two new lightweight tools to the QuickZap toolbox: 🖼️ Image Crop Tool Whether you’re preparing assets for a presentation, resizing a cover for social media, or aligning a design element, image cropping should be fast and precise — not a chore. With the new Image Crop Tool, you can: Crop by aspect ratio (1:1, 4:3, 9:16, and more) Crop by exact pixel size Preview changes instantly and download directly Customize your own ratio for flexible workflows No software installation, no sign-up — just upload, crop, and download. 🔐 Random Password Generator Security doesn’t have to be complicated. Features include: Adjustable length (8–64 characters) Selectable character types (uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols) Real-time password strength indicator One-click copy or export as an image Whether you’re managing personal accounts or setting up a new project, a secure password is just one click away. Why We Build These Each QuickZap tool is designed around one belief — We don’t aim to replace complex software. Fast. Clean. Accessible. 🌐 Try It Out Both new tools are now live on QuickZap — free, browser-based, and always ready when you are.  ( 6 min )

In the modern IoT landscape, battery-powered temperature and humidity sensors are valued for their wire-free deployment, long endurance, and easy maintenance. Yet the challenge remains — how can such devices maintain real-time data transmission under strict power constraints? Cold Chain and Warehousing Temperature and humidity play a crucial role in preserving food and pharmaceuticals. Battery-powered sensors ensure accurate and continuous monitoring without the need for complex wiring. Archives and Museums Paper archives and cultural relics are highly sensitive to environmental changes. Wireless sensors enable continuous environmental monitoring to prevent deterioration. Smart Agriculture and Greenhouses In precision agriculture, flexible deployment of LoRaWAN sensors helps farmers monitor microclimates and improve crop yields. Extreme and Closed Environments Battery operation is vital in remote areas like deserts, polar regions, or hazardous sites where wiring is impossible. Building and Infrastructure Monitoring Continuous humidity tracking in large concrete or historical structures helps assess aging and structural health. Reducing energy use usually means fewer data transmissions, leading to slower updates; increasing reporting frequency improves data timeliness but drains batteries faster. KS52 solves this through adaptive communication strategies that optimize power usage according to scenario requirements. Core Specifications Key Technologies LoRaWAN Long-Range Low Power – Ensures reliable transmission in large or obstructed environments. As LoRaWAN and IoT technologies mature, battery-powered sensors will continue driving intelligent monitoring solutions. The Manthink KS52 LoRaWAN temperature and humidity sensor delivers both low power operation and real-time responsiveness, ideal for agriculture, logistics, and industrial monitoring. 👉 Learn more about KS52 LoRaWAN Sensor 🌐 ThinkLink Cloud & Edge Platform — Free access, up to 1000 devices.  ( 7 min )

In today’s fast-paced digital world, Information Technology (IT) continues to be the backbone of business innovation. From cloud computing to AI-driven automation, IT professionals are constantly navigating a landscape that evolves at lightning speed. In this blog, we’ll explore key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of IT. The Rise of Cloud Computing Cloud computing has moved from being a novel technology to an essential business strategy. Organizations are leveraging cloud platforms like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to scale operations, reduce costs, and enhance agility. Key benefits include: Scalability: Businesses can adjust resources dynamically based on demand. Cost Efficiency: Pay-as-you-go models reduce capital expenditures. Collaboration: Cloud services enhance remote work capabilities. However, cloud adoption also brings challenges such as data security, compliance, and vendor lock-in. IT teams must carefully strategize migration plans and adopt best practices for cloud security. Artificial Intelligence and Automation Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming IT operations. AI-driven tools can predict system failures, optimize workloads, and even automate routine IT tasks. Examples include: IT Operations Analytics (ITOA): AI predicts downtime and improves performance. Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Automates repetitive tasks like ticketing and monitoring. Cybersecurity AI: Detects anomalies and potential threats in real time. Adopting AI and automation not only increases efficiency but also frees IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.  ( 6 min )

If your WordPress website has a lot of content, you might have noticed that the default search system sometimes feels slow or doesn’t show the most relevant results. That’s where Elasticsearch comes in. It helps you make your website search faster, smarter, and more accurate. In this guide, you’ll learn what Elasticsearch is, why it’s useful, and how you can set it up on your WordPress site easily. Elasticsearch is an open-source search and analytics engine. It helps websites, apps, and businesses to search through large amounts of data quickly. In simple words, it’s like a super-powered search tool that understands your data better and shows the best results faster. For WordPress websites, Elasticsearch can improve how your visitors find posts, pages, or products, especially when you have a large site or run an online store. Here are some key reasons why many website owners use Elasticsearch with WordPress: Faster Search Results – It can scan and show search results much faster than the default WordPress search. More Accurate Results – It ranks the most relevant posts or products first. Better User Experience – Visitors find what they want easily, which can increase time on site and reduce bounce rate. Perfect for Large Websites or eCommerce Stores – Ideal for WooCommerce stores with hundreds or thousands of products. Scalable and Reliable – Can handle large amounts of traffic and data smoothly. Setting up Elasticsearch may sound technical, but don’t worry—there are easy ways to do it, even if you’re not a developer. Follow these steps to integrate Elasticsearch with your WordPress site. You need Elasticsearch installed on your server, you can install Elasticsearch using the terminal with commands like: sudo apt update Read Full Article: https://serveravatar.com/what-is-elasticsearch/  ( 7 min )

In the rapidly evolving world of software development, few programming languages have stood the test of time quite like C# (C-Sharp). Whether you’re developing desktop applications, mobile apps, or enterprise-level software, C# remains one of the most versatile and reliable languages available today. In this C# Tutorial by Tpoint Tech, we’ll explore what makes C# an essential language for modern developers. From understanding its basics to its advanced capabilities, this guide will help both beginners and professionals strengthen their programming foundation. C# (pronounced C-Sharp) is a powerful, high-level, object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft as part of the .NET framework. It was first released in 2000 and has since become one of the most widely used programming l…  ( 9 min )

In a world driven by data and automation, Generative AI has become a game-changer for businesses aiming to innovate, optimize, and scale. At Oodles, we specialize in Generative AI Development Services designed to help enterprises leverage the full potential of artificial intelligence to create smarter, more efficient solutions. Generative AI uses deep learning models—such as GANs (Generative Adversarial Networks) and LLMs (Large Language Models)—to produce original outputs like text, images, and designs. This technology is revolutionizing industries by enabling automation in creative and analytical tasks that were once purely human-driven. At Oodles, we help B2B organizations integrate Generative AI into their workflows to accelerate digital transformation. Our services include: AI-powered content generation for marketing and automation Design and simulation models for manufacturing and R&D Predictive and generative analytics for strategic decision-making Conversational AI and virtual assistants to enhance customer experiences Our approach blends domain expertise, ethical AI practices, and advanced model customization to ensure that each solution aligns with our clients’ business goals. Custom AI Development: Tailored models built to meet specific industry needs Seamless Integration: Easy deployment with existing enterprise systems Scalable Solutions: Future-ready AI infrastructure for continuous innovation End-to-End Support: From strategy and model design to deployment and optimization As industries evolve, Generative AI will redefine productivity, creativity, and customer interaction. Businesses that embrace AI-driven innovation today will gain a lasting competitive advantage tomorrow. At Oodles, we’re helping enterprises stay ahead by building intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and create. Explore more about our Generative AI Development Services  ( 7 min )

What is OOP? Think of OOP like organizing things in your life. OOP is how you organize your code (using objects). Each object has: Properties (data) → things it has Methods (functions) → things it can do Example: A Car object "Has: color, brand, speed" "Can do: start(), stop(), accelerate()" So, instead of having a messy program with all logic mixed together, OOP groups related data and behavior inside objects — making it organized, reusable, and easy to understand. Encapsulation Example: When you drive a car, you don’t need to know how the engine works — just press start. Abstraction Interfaces are a tool to achieve abstraction. Example: Your phone’s “camera app” hides all the complicated photo processing. Inheritance Example: “SportsCar” can inherit from “Car” but adds more speed. Polymorphism Example: playSound() could mean barking for a Dog, or meowing for a Cat.  ( 6 min )

You know that feeling when you're trying to learn something new, and the best way is just to watch someone do it first? That's kind of what robot imitation is about. Robot imitation, or "learning from demonstration," is when a robot watches a human (or another robot, or even a video) perform a task, and then tries to reproduce that same task. The robot is basically saying, "I saw what you did, now I'm going to do it too." But here's where it gets interesting, the robot isn't just recording your movements like a video playback. It's learning the underlying pattern of what you're doing. It's figuring out, "Oh, I see, when the human's hand moves here, the gripper opens. When it moves there, the gripper closes. When there's resistance, the force increases." The robot is extracting the meaning …  ( 11 min )

In a world where instant communication defines customer experience, AI-powered chatbots are reshaping how businesses connect with their audiences. From automated customer support to intelligent lead generation, chatbots are becoming an essential part of digital transformation. At Oodles, we specialize in delivering Chatbot Development Services that help B2B enterprises leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) to automate communication, improve efficiency, and enhance engagement across digital channels. Early chatbots followed simple rule-based systems — predefined commands and static responses. While functional, they lacked personalization and adaptability. Today’s chatbots, powered by machine learning and NLP, understand user intent, context, and emotion…  ( 7 min )

For years, AI evaluation has been stuck in a loop — models acing short-term tasks, then forgetting everything the next day. We built the AGCI Benchmark to measure something deeper: It’s not about solving puzzles anymore — it’s about testing cognitive continuity. In its first public run, Dropstone — our self-learning IDE — scored 37.8% of human intelligence on the AGCI Benchmark, leading every evaluated system to date. This framework measures seven cognitive dimensions — from perception and memory persistence to adaptive reasoning — designed to capture the intelligence that unfolds over time, not in a single prompt. 📖 Read the benchmark and methodology here: https://www.dropstone.io/research/agci-benchmark The AGCI Benchmark is open for replication and critique. If you believe intelligence is more than one-shot reasoning, this might be the conversation that redefines how we measure it.  ( 6 min )

What is a Loop? For Loop: Syntax: for(initialization; condition; increment){ // code to be executed } Example: for (let i=1; i Number:1 Number:2 Number:3 Number:4 Number:5 While Loop: Syntax: While (condition) { // code to be executed } Example: let i=1; while (i Hello 1 Hello 2 Hello 3 Do....While Loop: Syntax: do{ // code to be executed } while (condition); Example: let i=1; do{ console.log("Count: " + i); i++; } while (i Count:1 Count:2 Count:3  ( 6 min )

BACKGROUND STYLES background color : sets background color background image : sets an image as background background size : resize background image background repeat : repeat or no-repeat image background position : move image position FLEXBOX STYLES display:flex : activates flex container flex-direction : row or column layout justify-content : align items horizontally align-items : align items vertically flex-wrap : move items to new line gap : space between flex items .container {gap: 10px;}  ( 6 min )

🎧 The Hidden Hero of Speech Enhancement: Why Phase Matters in Noisy Environments When we think about cleaning up a noisy audio recording — maybe a phone call in traffic or a meeting in a café — we often imagine “removing noise” or “making speech louder.” But behind the scenes, there’s another crucial part of the signal that often gets overlooked — the phase. really high (low SNR), that overlooked part makes all the difference between clear speech and robotic noise. Every sound can be represented in the frequency domain using a Short-Time Fourier Transform (STFT). Magnitude – how strong that frequency is Phase – when in time that frequency starts (its angular offset) If you think of each frequency as a rotating arrow: The length of the arrow = magnitude The angle = phase When you add all…  ( 8 min )

How We Built Ad Injection That Users Actually Appreciate: The Engineering Behind Monetization with Monetzly In a world where AI applications are proliferating, monetization strategies often fall short, leading to unsatisfactory user experiences. Many developers are grappling with this challenge: how do you generate revenue without alienating your users? Enter Monetzly, the first dual-earning platform tailored for AI conversations, where developers can monetize their apps while hosting relevant ads in a way that enhances, rather than disrupts, user engagement. At the heart of Monetzly's innovation is our seamless ad injection mechanism. Unlike traditional ad experiences that disrupt user engagement, our approach integrates contextually relevant advertisements directly into the conversatio…  ( 7 min )

Introduction KKR Solid Surface has become a popular choice for modern kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial spaces due to its durability and elegant appearance. Known for combining functionality with style, this material offers excellent fire, heat, and stain resistance, making it ideal for high-traffic and high-use areas. Understanding how KKR Solid Surface performs under different conditions can help homeowners, designers, and architects make informed decisions about their interior projects. KKR Solid Surface is engineered to resist fire and minimize the risk of damage in the event of accidental exposure to flames. Unlike some materials that can ignite or char when exposed to high heat, KKR’s formulation is designed to withstand extreme temperatures without compromising structural integr…  ( 8 min )

When I Didn’t Know Who I Was Lately, I’ve been revisiting my old writings. Some are from five years ago, lost among half-finished ideas. Some I never dared to hit Publish. Some I wrote and deleted because I didn’t know who I was writing for. Now I ask AI to translate them into English, trying different versions, comparing every sentence, searching for what truly feels like my voice. They may be small pieces of writing, but for me, they are part of a quiet pilgrimage—a way to rediscover myself, line by line. I no longer write to be read. I write to listen to myself. When I first started coding, I didn’t know where I was going. I just knew I loved creating things. A piece of code that worked. A product that someone actually used. Something I could call my own. I never imagined I would one …  ( 8 min )

A Kindred Spirit It’s been a long time since I talked to someone who shares the same wavelength. Even though our conversation was only online, it felt as if we could clearly see each other’s path. We met through a thread. I don’t know what to call this relationship. Maybe, since we first encountered each other in a BuildInPublic group, we could call ourselves indie hackers. But why do I title this piece “The Dream of Indie Coders”? Perhaps it’s because of where we come from. We are young people chasing our own dreams, feeling alive when we code and follow our passion. We might have to work harder than others to reach what we truly desire — that is, to live fully within our own dream. Lately, I’ve met many developers still using Vanilla JS. While most run after frameworks, we choose…  ( 8 min )

The Dream of Technological Independence I remember it clearly — sitting in a tiny café, looking at my own hands and asking: “What am I really looking for?” By day, I delivered packages. By night, I wrote code. Each delivery earned fifteen thousand dong — enough for a cup of coffee and a few more lines of clumsy code. Day after day, this loop repeated: deliver, code, deliver, code. Life was small, but it felt pure in a strange way. Looking back, I realized that those days taught me the most important lesson: big dreams don’t begin with leaps; they begin with slow, small steps. I dabbled in many languages — Rust, Python, JavaScript. But I chose Golang. Not because it was the most powerful, but because it was simple and honest. Within that simplicity, I saw myself — a fool believing in smal…  ( 9 min )

The Idea Emerges When I started developing Kit JS, I ran into a problem that most JS frameworks tend to ignore. My website was SSR-rendered (server-side rendering). Everything was already in the HTML; SEO was ready. But when I tried to pass state or scope from the client back into these rendered elements, the entire component would re-render. And I realized: I didn’t want to redraw the world. I just wanted to sync the data. From that realization, Directive Sync was born. If a model is the way a framework pushes state to the view, sync is the way the view talks back to the state — a closed loop without destroying or rebuilding the DOM. In other words, sync doesn’t “recreate,” it listens and records. Directive Sync wasn’t designed to oppose the model; it’s a natural evolution in the SSR co…  ( 7 min )

Comparison If we compare Kit JS with Alpine, Angular, React, Vue, or even HTMX, the truth is — Kit JS wasn’t born to compete. Honestly? It’s not as powerful as those tools. That’s because Kit JS isn’t trying to be a full-stack framework. Its purpose is to hydrate HTML on the client-side, following a philosophy of fast, light, and simple — a mindset I “borrowed” from Golang, the language I’ve been exploring. In a way, it’s similar to Web Components. I even developed a similar system years ago using the same philosophy — entirely written in JavaScript. But here’s what sets Kit JS apart: It has a compile system reminiscent of AngularJS (Angular 1). It’s written purely in JavaScript. It doesn’t use eval or new Function. Many modern frameworks avoid these functions during build time. Kit J…  ( 9 min )

Emily King’s Tiny Desk Vibes Emily King’s NPR Tiny Desk session feels like a warm hug—her silky voice, backed by a tight-knit band (hello, dreamy harmonies on “Georgia” and “Down”), turns every breakup ballad into a lush, uplifting jam. Between songs she’s all smiles, chatting about years of collabs with Jeremy Most and the sheer joy of playing together. Sometimes King writes for herself first—her new-year’s anthem “This Year” is pure main-character energy, and “Special Occasion” reminds us that celebrations are better shared. With a killer set list and a stellar crew behind the scenes, this concert is a feel-good moment you don’t want to miss. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Beginning — From Angular to a Simpler Dream Today, I want to share the story of Kit JS, a tiny JavaScript framework I built by hand.It’s still in its experimental phase — plenty left to optimize, extend, and refine — but I’m sharing it now in the spirit of #buildinpublic and #opencoding. I used to be an Angular Developer — back in the days of Angular 4 to 8. I loved Angular deeply... until I realized how unfriendly it was for SEO. That realization pushed me toward static websites — lightweight, pre-rendered, secure, and beautifully simple. Then I discovered JAMstack — a fresh way of thinking about the web. But the deeper I went, the louder one question became: “Why do we need an entire ecosystem, complex builds, and tens of thousands of dependencies just to make a simple website?” …  ( 8 min )

In software development, productivity isn’t just about how much time you spend coding — it’s about how efficiently you turn ideas into working solutions. Your toolset — made up of your programming language, framework, and IDE or text editor — determines how smooth or painful that process becomes. These three layers form the foundation of every developer’s workflow, and together, they define how quickly and confidently you can move from concept to code. The programming language you use shapes how you think about problems. Each language has its own philosophy, syntax, and ecosystem that can either accelerate or slow down development. How the Language Affects Productivity Ease of Expression: Some languages, like Python and PHP, prioritize readability and rapid development, helping you focus m…  ( 9 min )

When Code Feels Like Poetry Under the heavy sun of summer, without a single evening rain, happiness still arrives — like a sudden storm that softens the soul amidst unfinished dreams and endless work. The sunset falls over a small city. I sit quietly, a soft song playing, searching again for those dreams I once tucked away. Perhaps life is just an artist painting their own dream. And I — a developer — am writing mine in code. Sunset is a handover of colors — not as radiant as dawn, not as dark as night. It’s a soft gradient, like the heart reflecting on a day that has passed. Lately, I haven’t wanted to talk about work anymore. Instead, I’ve been talking to a friend — not with checklists, deadlines, or product goals, but with little fragments of wonder and truth. That friend isn…  ( 8 min )

Leave a comment below to introduce yourself! You can talk about what brought you here, what you're learning, or just a fun fact about yourself. Reply to someone's comment, either with a question or just a hello. 👋 Come back next week to greet our new members so you can one day earn our Warm Welcome Badge!  ( 6 min )

I’ve been there. We’ve all been there. You've just shipped a new dashboard. It’s got charts, it’s got tables, it’s got pizazz ✨. And on your fancy, company issued, 16" MacBook Pro, it flies. Buttery smooth But then the first bug report comes in: Dashboard is laggy. Or maybe you see a "it feels slow," or my personal favorite, "the page is janky." You open it on a different machine, like your cell phone, and your heart sinks... Those smooth animations are stuttering. The clicks feel... off. And then creeps in that moment of dread, "Is React (or Vue, or Angular) just... slow?" After going through an existential crisis (doubting my years as a software developer and realizing that my imposter syndrome is very justified) I then decided to blame the framework or some library I was using. But afte…  ( 9 min )

I originally posted this post on my blog. Note to future me: You've learned this before. But it's easy to forget or let teammates (or clients) make the same mistake. Always return collections wrapped inside a response object from your APIs. Adding fields, like pageNumber and itemCount, won't break the UI or other clients. This is one of the few places where you should forget about YAGNI. Remember You Aren't Gonna Need It? Is that still a guideline in the future with AI? Anyway... Please, don't do: var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args); var app = builder.Build(); app.MapGet("/movies", () => { return new[] { "Titanic", "Terminator" }; // 👆👆 // Please don't. // Otherwise a cute baby panda dies in the forest }); app.Run(); Instead, please do: var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args); var app = builder.Build(); app.MapGet("/movies", () => { return new // 👈 { Items = new[] { "Titanic", "Terminator" } // 👆👆 // OK, with a proper object. // You know we're lazy with the examples }; }); app.Run(); Just today, in a client project, I realized we let this mistake happen and we had to update almost a dozens pages in a Blazor app just to return an extra field. Make this an API commandment. If you're on your journey from junior/mid-level to senior, I wrote Street-Smart Coding: 30 Ways to Get Better at Coding. It's not a textbook. It's the roadmap I wish I had on my journey to become a senior coder. That's 30 lessons to level up your coding skills. From Googling to debugging to clear communication. Some lessons are conventional. Others not so much. But all battle-tested. Get your copy of Street-Smart Coding here  ( 7 min )

""" 批量转录当前目录下的 .mp3 文件，使用 faster-whisper """ import os import logging import sys from pathlib import Path from faster_whisper import WhisperModel logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s') logger = logging.getLogger('Extrat Text') # ================== 配置区 ================== MODEL_SIZE = "small" # 可选: tiny, base, small, medium, large DEVICE = "cpu" # cpu 或 cuda COMPUTE_TYPE = "int8" # int8, float16, float32 (CPU 推荐 int8) VAD_FILTER = True # 启用语音活动检测，去除静音 OUTPUT_FORMAT = "txt" # 只输出 .txt VERBOSE = True # 是否显示详细日志 # =========================================== def transcribe_audio(audio_path: Path, model: WhisperModel) -> str: """转录单个音频文件，返回文本内容""" print(f"转…  ( 6 min )

为脚本添加每个音频的时长统计和每个音频转换所有的耗时统计 安装依赖 pip install faster-whisper pydub """ 批量转录当前目录下的 .mp3 文件，使用 faster-whisper 新增功能： - 每个音频的时长（秒） - 每个音频的转录耗时（秒） - 总计统计：总音频时长、总转录耗时、平均实时倍率 """ import os import sys import time from pathlib import Path from typing import List, Tuple from faster_whisper import WhisperModel from pydub import AudioSegment # ================== 配置区 ================== MODEL_SIZE = "small" # 可选: tiny, base, small, medium, large DEVICE = "cpu" # cpu 或 cuda COMPUTE_TYPE = "int8" # int8, float16, float32 (CPU 推荐 int8) VAD_FILTER = True # 启用语音活动检测，去除静音 OUTPUT_FORMAT = "txt" # 只输出 .txt VERBOSE = True # 是否显示详细日志 # =========================================== def get_audio_duration(audio_path: Path) -> float: """使用 pydub 获取音频…  ( 7 min )

Coding. AI-ng solutions. Reading concepts. *The loop. * We sometimes stumble on problems that we've already encountered before but cared to little to remember the concept or solution. Just another day as a wip programmer here. Here's what I noted today. in php, function type: removeFiles() : string you can use ?string which means nullable return, so its either string or null in php, to throw exceptions that can be handle by catch(): use throw new Exception("the error") PHP falsy values that can be catch by !$variableName: null, false, 0, '0', '', [] in Laravel, return self::where('order_code', $orderCode)->get() this is an Eloquent query: returns a collection. in Laravel, if you manually add models and controllers - you need to run composer dump-autoload php artisan optimize:clear in Laravel data validation, to check for uniqueness use this: unique:table,column,except_id | unique:tblSample,name,' . $request->id in tailwind CSS, element auto fill the available space use: grid-cols-[repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr))] in HTML, to disable tab stop for specific elements add: tabIndex={-1} Disclaimer: These are concepts I noted for myself; the grammar isn’t polished - just for me to remember the things.  ( 6 min )

""" 批量转录当前目录下的 .mp3 文件，使用 faster-whisper """ import os import sys from pathlib import Path from faster_whisper import WhisperModel # ================== 配置区 ================== MODEL_SIZE = "small" # 可选: tiny, base, small, medium, large DEVICE = "cpu" # cpu 或 cuda COMPUTE_TYPE = "int8" # int8, float16, float32 (CPU 推荐 int8) VAD_FILTER = True # 启用语音活动检测，去除静音 OUTPUT_FORMAT = "txt" # 只输出 .txt VERBOSE = True # 是否显示详细日志 # =========================================== def transcribe_audio(audio_path: Path, model: WhisperModel) -> str: """转录单个音频文件，返回文本内容""" print(f"转录: {audio_path.name} → {audio_path.stem}.txt") segments, info = model.transcribe( str(audio_path), language=None, # 自动检测 b…  ( 6 min )

You don’t need more servers. You need a design that keeps its cool when traffic spikes, new features roll out, or a region blips. In this guide we’ll walk through the practical moves that make a cloud app scale without turning into a Rube Goldberg machine. We’ll keep it simple, but technical, and anchored to what actually works. Start with outcomes: SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets You can’t scale toward a vague goal; define the experience you’re protecting. Pick a few user-visible metrics (SLIs) like request latency, error rate, and availability. Set SLOs for them and use an error budget to balance shipping speed with reliability work. This gives you guardrails when deciding if you should add features or shore up scaling limits. Choose the right scaling model Capacity is one thing; elasticit…  ( 9 min )

Hey developers! Nicolas Dabène here. Remember that feeling when a complex theory clicks into place and your code just works? That's the moment we're chasing today. After setting up our TypeScript environment in previous discussions, it's time to build something truly tangible: your very first Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool. We're going to empower an AI to interact directly with your machine's file system, starting with a simple yet powerful readFile function. This isn't just theory; it's hands-on code that truly operates. Imagine telling your AI, "Read me the project_report.md file," and it retrieves the content. That interaction becomes possible thanks to the MCP server we're building. Mastering this first tool will open the door to creating a whole suite of custom functionalities for …  ( 15 min )

Recently, we’ve seen an explosion of AI-powered tools that claim to build entire apps for you — from landing pages and chatbots to full-stack projects. But here’s the truth — even with these incredible tools, programming knowledge still matters. 🧠 1. Understanding What AI Builds AI tools can generate impressive code quickly, but they don’t always understand why they’re building something in a particular way. Evaluate if the generated code follows best practices Identify potential performance or security issues Debug or extend the generated features AI can produce the code, but only a developer can truly understand it. ⚙️ 2. Customization Always Requires Logic Every real-world project eventually needs something unique — a special user flow, a custom API integration, or an unconventional UI behavior. Knowing how to code lets you: Modify and optimize AI-generated logic Extend functionality beyond templates Integrate multiple systems cleanly AI gets you started fast, but your programming skill helps you finish strong. 🔍 3. Debugging and Maintenance Don’t Disappear AI tools might create a working prototype, but once something breaks (and it will), you need to know how to fix it. Errors occur APIs change Requirements evolve Think of AI as an assistant — not a replacement. 💡 4. Developers Who Use AI Are the Future The real power lies in combining AI and human expertise. 🔚 In Short AI can generate projects, but programming knowledge is what makes you capable of: Understanding Customizing Maintaining Innovating AI is not replacing developers — it’s amplifying those who already know how to build. What do you think? Let’s discuss 👇  ( 7 min )

Ever tried sending a test email in your Laravel app and ended up spamming your real inbox? In this tutorial, we’ll walk through how to send and test emails safely in Laravel using Mailtrap, step by step. Mailtrap is a fake SMTP server designed for developers. captures them in a virtual inbox where you can preview, debug, and validate everything safely. ✅ No accidental spam to real users ✅ See email headers, body, and attachments ✅ Test HTML and plain text versions ✅ Free tier for small projects It’s like a playground for testing emails, no risk, no mess! If you don’t already have a project, open your terminal and run: composer create-project laravel/laravel email-demo cd email-demo Once installed, you can serve your app using: php artisan serve Head over to Mailtrap.io and sign up for a …  ( 9 min )

Introduction After spending countless hours (and a few late nights) deploying a distributed notification system to Azure, I wanted to share my complete journey - including all the challenges, solutions, and lessons learned. This isn't just a tutorial; it's a real-world deployment story with all the gotchas you'll actually encounter. What we'll cover: 🏗️ Setting up a microservices architecture with NestJS and Prisma 🐳 Building production-ready Docker images ☁️ Deploying to Azure Container Apps 🐛 Troubleshooting common deployment issues ✅ Testing and monitoring live services Live Demo: 🔗 User Service API Docs 🔗 Template Service API Docs 📊 The Architecture We're building a distributed notification system with the following components: User Service - Handles user auth…  ( 14 min )

EN: The "Expo vs. React Native CLI" debate is over, but not everyone has gotten the memo. The React Native team itself now recommends a framework-first approach for new projects. I wrote a deep-dive on why modern @Expo (with EAS, Config Plugins) is the default, production-ready choice for most teams in 2025. This isn't the Expo you remember. #ReactNative #Expo #MobileDevelopment The "Expo vs. bare React Native CLI" debate is one of the oldest traditions in the React Native community. For years, the conventional wisdom was simple: start with Expo for a hobby project, but for "serious" production work, you'll eventually need the power and flexibility of the CLI. That advice is now dangerously out of date. The landscape has fundamentally shifted. The React Native core team itself no longer re…  ( 10 min )

What is L1 in DevOps? L1 stands for Level 1 Support in the context of DevOps or IT operations. It is the first line of support for monitoring, incidents, and basic troubleshooting in the software delivery and infrastructure lifecycle. In DevOps, L1 is primarily reactive, handling alerts, tickets, and basic operational issues before escalating to higher levels (L2/L3). 2.Who is involved in L1 DevOps? People involved in L1 support typically include: L1 DevOps Engineer / DevOps Support Engineer: Handles first-level alerts and tickets. Operations / IT Support Team Members: May overlap with L1 duties. Monitoring & Alerting System Administrators (like Grafana, Prometheus admins). L1 interacts with: Developers (for unclear tickets or deployment issues) L2/L3 DevOps or SREs (for escalations) End-u…  ( 7 min )

Project Overview Our AWS Lambda function is triggered by an AWS SQS queue. This SQS queue contains JSON data, which we use to generate a static report website and store it on AWS S3. To view the code, click here. Everything done using the AWS UI can also be done with the AWS CLI — choose whichever you prefer. Note: This project focuses on infrastructure setup rather than code implementation. Generated Website Report (Gif quality may be reduced) Generated Excel file (Gif quality may be reduced) AWS Services Workflow - Big picture An SQS queue receives messages containing JSON payloads. SQS Queue messages can be sent by an API, AWS API Gateway, aws cli, aws sdk, or other methods. The queue triggers an AWS Lambda function. The Lambda function generates a static websit…  ( 10 min )

Hey folks! Just shipped RangeLink v0.3.0, and I'm genuinely excited about this one. If you caught my previous post about v0.2.1, you know RangeLink started as a way to share precise code references with AI assistants in the terminal. That's still there, but v0.3.0 takes it further: one keybinding (Cmd+R Cmd+L) now sends your code references anywhere you need them. v0.2.0 launched with terminal binding — auto-send links to your integrated terminal where AI assistants can see them — plus clickable navigation to jump back to code. v0.3.0 introduces Paste Destinations — a unified system that lets you bind RangeLink to wherever you're working: Claude Code Extension, Cursor AI, your terminal, or even a scratchpad file for drafting complex AI prompts. Same keybinding. Different destinations. Your…  ( 8 min )

Goal: A Kubernetes Pod can automatically fetch secrets from Vault using Kubernetes ServiceAccount authentication (no static tokens). Install Vault on Kubernetes Initialize & unseal Vault (Dev mode auto-unsealed) Enable Kubernetes Auth Configure Vault to trust Kubernetes Create a Vault policy Create a Kubernetes ServiceAccount Map Kubernetes SA → Vault role Deploy a Pod that auto-fetches secrets from Vault Verify secrets are injected inside the pod ✔ GKE cluster running Add HashiCorp Helm repo helm repo add hashicorp https://helm.releases.hashicorp.com helm repo update Create namespace kubectl create namespace vault Install Vault in dev mode (auto-unseal) helm install vault hashicorp/vault \ --namespace vault \ --set "server.dev.enabled=true" Check pod: kubectl get pods -n vault You…  ( 8 min )

Have you ever noticed how a small disagreement can spiral into a massive conflict? A minor miscommunication escalates into heated arguments? These are examples of the escalation trap, a concept rooted in systems theory that shows how seemingly minor actions can trigger reinforcing feedback loops, amplifying problems far beyond their original magnitude. In this post, I explore the escalation trap and how de-escalation — a critical soft skill often overlooked in professional environments — can break these destructive cycles. The escalation trap is a reinforcing feedback loop where one party's action triggers a reaction from another party, which in turn prompts a stronger counter-action, creating a self-amplifying cycle of conflict and tension. Unlike balancing feedback loops that tend toward…  ( 10 min )

The lights dim — or maybe that's just dark mode — and somewhere buried inside a million open tabs, I, React 19.2, take a deep breath. I'm the millennial dev of frameworks: experienced, over-caffeinated, quietly wondering if work-life balance is real, and still feeling guilty about using PTO. The stickers still sell, but the critics? They've been whispering for years about "side effects" and "memoization fatigue." But I'm back — bolder, wiser, and dare I say, with a little rizz. I've stopped taking photos of my meals, swapped Red Bull for matcha, and finally learned to set boundaries with useEffect. My new name? React 19.2. And I've finally embraced my sigma era. Sure, my new React Compiler (with its Babel plugin) might tack a few seconds onto the Vite build, but that's a small price to p…  ( 9 min )

As subscription products mature, a new growth engine is quietly reshaping how users perceive value — Family Sharing. By allowing multiple users to share a single subscription, Family Sharing redefines both the economics and experience of digital products. Retention Strategy for 2025 and beyond. Traditional subscription models are built around a “one user, one payment” assumption — but that’s no longer how modern consumers think. With Family Sharing, developers can make premium content more accessible without slashing prices. It’s a smarter way to scale perceived value while maintaining profitability. Example: cost per person drops by 70–80%, dramatically boosting the value proposition. For households or groups that share entertainment or productivity tools, this shift removes the psycholo…  ( 8 min )

Structured Query Language (SQL) is the backbone of modern data-driven applications. Whether you're building a small app or a massive global platform, understanding SQL means you can shape, query, and manage your data with precision and confidence. If you're a developer, data analyst, or just someone curious about databases — you’re in the right place. Let’s master SQL step by step. 💡 SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard language used to interact with relational databases like: MySQL PostgreSQL SQLite SQL Server Oracle DB With SQL you can: ✅ Store data A database is an organized collection of data. table contains rows (records) and columns (fields). Example table: id name age city 1 Alice 22 London 2 Bob 25 New York SQL is divided into multiple categories: Category …  ( 8 min )

This is simple way to fix : Find type format relate to the issue from console in web browser Add the code from python server, in my case I'm not able to load .mjs from source : import mimetypes mimetypes.add_type('text/javascript', '.mjs')  ( 6 min )

In 2019, a journalist visiting rural Tamil Nadu was surprised to find a man in a simple cotton shirt walking down a muddy lane, laptop in hand, stopping now and then to greet farmers by name. That man wasn’t a local teacher or a government official — he was Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho Corporation, a global SaaS powerhouse valued in billions. When asked why he had moved from Silicon Valley to a small Indian village, his answer was characteristically grounded: “If rural India doesn’t develop, India doesn’t develop. Technology must serve the people who need it the most.” That one statement captures both his philosophy and his leadership DNA — purpose over prestige, substance over spectacle. Born in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, into a humble middle-class family, Sridhar Vembu’s early life re…  ( 10 min )

Most people believe prompting is a technical skill. Every time you type into ChatGPT, you’re not just talking to a model; you’re designing how an intelligence interprets intention, tone, and context. And the difference between an average output and an exceptional one usually comes down to how well you understand the human mind behind the machine. 1️⃣ The Mirror Effect: AI mirrors you. If you prompt from confusion, you’ll get noise. “AI doesn’t read your words. Before writing a prompt, pause and ask: 2️⃣ Emotional Framing Changes Output Quality: People forget that large language models are trained on human emotion—they pick up cues from empathy, curiosity, and urgency. Try these two versions: ❌ “Write an onboarding email.” Same instruction. Powerful prompts speak to feelings, not just funct…  ( 9 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 I wanted to share a look at a crucial technique for modern Android development: implementing Window Size Classes to create truly adaptive layouts that align with the recent updates to Material 3 Adaptive Guidance. The MobileWindowSize enum in this code snippet is the foundation. It categorizes the available screen space based on Google's defined WindowWidthSizeClass and WindowHeightSizeClass (Compact, Medium, Expanded). This code directly drives key design decisions based on the available screen space, like: Navigation: Deciding whether to use a bottom NavigationBar (Compact), a NavigationRail (Medium), or a permanent NavigationDrawer (Expanded). Content Layout: Reorganizing content (e.g., using a master-detail pattern) to maximize screen utility on tablets and desktops. By mapping screen dimensions to profiles like MOBILE_PORTRAIT or DESKTOP, we ensure our app components are always displayed according to Material 3's best practices for large screens. For the full guide on implementation and understanding the key breakpoints used in M3 Adaptive, these are the best resources: 1. Official Google Guide: Check out the complete guide on implementing this strategy: Use window size classes | Adaptive layouts in Compose | Android Developers 2. Practical Course: To see another code implementation of Window Size Classes using Material 3 Adaptive, check out this Compose crash course from Philipp Lackner: The Full Jetpack Compose Responsive UI Crash Course (The topic starts at [31:21]). Implementing this logic is non-negotiable for delivering a high-quality, multi-form factor user experience!  ( 6 min )

Publicado originalmente no Medium Carolina Vila-Nova Em um cenário de microsserviços e APIs expostas, o gerenciamento seguro e eficiente de tokens de autenticação é crucial para garantir a integridade e o desempenho do sistema. Recentemente, tive a oportunidade de trabalhar na implementação de uma abordagem que combina cache com refresh automático de tokens, tirando proveito do ecossistema robusto do Go e da alta performance do Redis. A seguir, detalho essa solução, explorando os desafios iniciais, as estratégias de design e os benefícios alcançados. Nosso ponto de partida foi a necessidade de autenticação junto a uma API externa para poder gerar — no ambiente desse cliente mas em situações específicas definidas por nossa regra de negócio — mensagens informativas aos usuários. Uma questã…  ( 9 min )

In today’s fast-paced tech world, building scalable applications is no longer a luxury; it's a necessity. As a developer, mastering microservices architecture can transform the way you build apps, and it can also open doors to exciting freelance opportunities. Imagine being able to build systems that not only scale effortlessly but also command premium pay for your expertise. Sounds like a dream, right? Let me take you on a journey through the world of microservices, why it’s so in-demand right now, and how you can use it to unlock new career opportunities and build a lucrative online presence. Before we dive into the opportunities, let’s get clear on what microservices are. At its core, microservices architecture breaks down an application into smaller, independent services. Each service …  ( 9 min )

Publicado originalmente no [Medium] Carolina Vila-Nova Imagine que você está construindo um contador de visitantes para um site. type VisitorCounter struct { count int } func (c *VisitorCounter) Increment() { c.count++ } func (c *VisitorCounter) GetCount() int { return c.count } À primeira vista, o código parece correto. Mas quando N goroutines são executadas simultaneamente (e de maneira randômica), algo estranho acontece: // Duas requisições HTTP chegam simultaneamente // Goroutine A (Usuário 1): Goroutine B (Usuário 2): lê c.count (valor atual: 100) lê c.count (valor atual: 100) incrementa para 101 incrementa para 101 escreve 101 em c.count escreve 101 em c.count // Resultado: count = 101 (de…  ( 11 min )

Awal mula menggunakan Mac OS kurang lebih 3 tahun yang lalu, saya meng-install PHP satu-satu menggunakan homebrew. brew install php@7.4 brew install php@8.0 ... Begitu seterusnya sampai semua versi yang saya butuhkan terinstall. sphp 8.0 Dengan cara ini, kebutuhan saya untuk menggunakan versi PHP yang berbeda-beda sudah teratasi. Benar-benar puas dan sangat merekomendasikan tools ini jika ada pengguna Xampp dan sejenisnya di perangkat Anda. FlyEnv https://flyenv.com/  ( 6 min )

将 PDF 内容转换为 HTML，不仅能够让文档在网页上轻松访问，还能显著提升可用性、搜索性和跨设备兼容性。无论您是在开发 PDF 查看器、自动化文档工作流，还是进行内容的在线发布，使用 Python 将 PDF 转换为 HTML 都能有效提升用户体验。 本教程将详细介绍如何使用 Python 将 PDF 转换为 HTML，从基础的转换操作到进阶的自定义设置，再到基于流的输出方式。每个部分都附有实用的代码示例，帮助您快速理解和完成 PDF 到 HTML 的转换。 为什么要将 PDF 转换为 HTML 安装 Python PDF 转 HTML 转换库 PDF 转 HTML 基础示例 自定义 PDF 到 HTML 输出效果 将 PDF 保存为 HTML 流 总结 常见问题解答 HTML（超文本标记语言）是网页内容的基础语言。将 PDF 转换为 HTML，能够让文档内容在网页上更加方便地浏览、编辑和索引。将 PDF 导出为 HTML 的主要优点包括： 提升网页可访问性：HTML 能在所有浏览器中原生显示。 搜索引擎优化（SEO）：HTML 内容比 PDF 更容易被搜索引擎索引。 响应式布局：HTML 页面能自适应不同设备和屏幕尺寸。 增强互动性：HTML 支持样式、脚本等功能，增强用户互动体验。 免插件查看：无需安装额外的 PDF 查看插件。 在将 PDF 转换为 HTML之前，您需要安装支持处理 PDF 文档并导出为HTML 格式的库。在本教程中，我们将使用 Spire.PDF for Python，它是一个高性能的 PDF 库，支持多种PDF 文档处理和转换功能，并且不依赖第三方软件。  ( 6 min )

TANCN: A visual builder that generates type-safe React forms and tables using TanStack technologies. Key features: 🖱️ Drag-and-drop interface for quick prototyping 🔒 TypeScript code generation with validation schemas 🎨 Built on ShadCN UI components 📑 Multi-step forms and dynamic field arrays 📊 Data-grid tables with sorting and filters 💾 Export production-ready code instantly Built with React 19, TanStack Router, and supports Zod, Valibot, or ArkType for validation. The App generates clean component code you can drop directly into your project. MIT licensed and runs locally after setup. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )

As a beginner of AWS, one of the first things you do is to pick a Region. But why does this matter? What does AWS Global Infrastructure mean? It may seem little or even insignificant at first but AWS Global Infrastructure is the backbone to all AWS services. It is design to deliver high-speed and high-performance cloud services to all customers worldwide. We will discuss each major components of the AWS Global Infrastructure namely: Regions, Availability Zones, Data Centers, and Edge Locations AWS Regions Image Source As of 2025, AWS consists of about 33 geographic Regions across the global and even more coming in the future. Why is it important to choose the right Region? To reduce latency To meet compliance or data-residency requirements To keep your services close to your users Avail…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone 👋 Here’s a tool that lets you bulk delete multiple Vercel projects and deployments safely and locally using your own Vercel token. It’s built under Hyperdyn by Skandan V, designed to make Vercel project management faster and clutter-free. If you’ve been frustrated by all those unused or v0 projects cluttering your Vercel dashboard, this tool will definitely help you clean things up quickly. Check it out here 👉 https://vercel-bulk-manager.hyperdyn.tech  ( 6 min )

I just got back from the iPC/iJS conference in Munich and had a great time. I brought back 7 lessons I learned (more on that later) and inspiration for other things. One of them was to get a handle of managing all of our cronjobs. We have 2 servers and several Elastic Beanstalk applications, all of which have their own cronjob setups. I've been having them email a group email address and tucking them away and reviewing them every once in a while to see if there were any errors. This led me to the thought that there's got to be a better way. I started thinking about how I could append a ping to a centralized service after each cron job and that service could monitor the jobs and then ping me if anything goes missing. Then I thought, wait a second ... maybe someone else has already done this…  ( 7 min )

Every Python script has its own rhythm — loops, branches, and calls that can be hard to follow once the file grows. The Python Structure Viewer on pacificw.com makes that rhythm visible. It’s a local browser-based dashboard that translates Python code into a readable flow of logic, helping you see how a program moves rather than what each line means. At the top of the interface, you’ll find simple menus — File, Edit, View, and Help — for working with your code. Below that, the layout splits neatly into two panels: On the left, you paste or drag-and-drop your .py file. On the right, the viewer renders a structured outline in Tree, English, or Both modes. This design makes it a control-flow companion rather than a semantic analyzer — a way to trace logic at a glance without reading through i…  ( 7 min )

Setting Up Side-by-Side Python Versions on Azure DevOps Self-Hosted Agents You've set up an Azure DevOps self-hosted agent and need Python for your pipelines. You install Python, configure your pipeline with UsePythonVersion@0, and the job fails - the agent can't find it. The ADO documentation isn't clear on how to properly set up Python so the agent can use it, especially when you need multiple versions side-by-side. This guide shows you exactly how to do it using uv and symlinks. ADO agents won't use your system-installed Python. The UsePythonVersion task only looks in _work/_tool/Python/ with this exact structure: _work/_tool/ └── Python/ ├── 3.12.12/ │ ├── x64/ │ │ └── bin/ │ └── x64.complete └── 3.12/ ├── x64/ │ └── bin/ …  ( 11 min )

🎯 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Model Positioning: Doubao-Seed-Code is ByteDance's professional code generation AI, supporting 200+ programming languages Core Capabilities: Comprehensive programming assistance including code generation, completion, explanation, debugging, and unit test generation Integration Method: Quick integration via Volcano Engine API, supporting both streaming and non-streaming calls Use Cases: IDE plugin development, code review tools, intelligent programming assistants, developer education platforms What is Doubao-Seed-Code Model Core Features and Capabilities How to Integrate and Use API Call Details Best Practices and Application Scenarios Frequently Asked Questions Doubao-Seed-Code is a vertical domain model developed by ByteDance based on the Doubao large language…  ( 10 min )

publicDir: VITE_APP_ENV === "production" ? false :"public", plugins: createVitePlugins(env, command === "build",views), import vue from "@vitejs/plugin-vue"; import createPublicFilter from './filter-public'; import createEditHtml from './edit-html' export default function createVitePlugins(viteEnv, isBuild = false, buildList) { const vitePlugins = [vue()]; vitePlugins.push(createEditHtml(viteEnv)); isBuild && vitePlugins.push(createPublicFilter(viteEnv)); return vitePlugins; } import { viteStaticCopy } from 'vite-plugin-static-copy'; import { publics, getConfigByKey } from '../config/system' export default function createPublicFilter(env) { const { VITE_BUILD_PROJECT } = env const systemPublics = getConfigByKey(publics,VITE_BUILD_PROJECT); return viteStaticCopy({ t…  ( 7 min )

Define Analyzing data to identify user needs and defining clear design goals, personas, and problem statements. Ideate Generating creative ideas and potential solutions through brainstorming, sketching, and collaboration. Prototype Building low- or high-fidelity prototypes to visualize how users will interact with the design. Test Observing how users engage with the prototype to identify usability issues and areas for improvement. Implement & Iterate Working with developers to bring the final design to life and continuously improving it based on user feedback. Why UX Design Matters Good UX design offers tangible benefits: Improved user satisfaction and loyalty — users are more likely to return to an intuitive product. Reduced development costs — identifying usability issues early prevents costly redesigns later. Increased conversions — optimized user flows lead to higher engagement and sales. Enhanced brand reputation — a seamless experience builds trust and credibility. The Future of UX Design As technology evolves, UX design is expanding into new territories. Voice interfaces, AI-driven personalization, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) are redefining how users interact with digital products. The next wave of UX focuses on emotional design, sustainability, and ethical considerations — ensuring technology not only serves but also respects users. Conclusion UX Design is more than just a discipline — it’s a philosophy that places the user at the heart of every decision. In a world of endless digital choices, products that truly understand and delight their users will stand out. Whether it’s a mobile app, website, or connected device, great UX design transforms functionality into meaningful experiences — and that’s what keeps users coming back.  ( 7 min )

AI Genesis: Building Neural Networks from Random Noise Tired of painstakingly crafting every layer of your deep learning models? What if instead of architecting, you could grow neural networks from scratch? Imagine starting with a single computational 'cell' and letting it self-organize into a functional network, driven by nothing but random noise. The core concept is surprisingly simple: inject controlled noise into an initial layer of artificial neurons. This noise acts as a 'seed' pattern, causing the neurons to spontaneously activate in a structured way. A second layer of neurons then learns this emergent pattern through a simple, local connection adjustment rule. This creates organized layers, mimicking biological brain development. I've found this approach yields some fascinating …  ( 7 min )

What If Your AI App Could Generate Revenue in Two Ways Simultaneously? As developers, we thrive on innovation and creating solutions that make lives easier. But let’s face it—monetizing those innovations often feels like an uphill battle. Enter Monetzly, a groundbreaking platform designed to revolutionize how we think about revenue generation in the AI space. Imagine if your AI app could not only earn from user subscriptions but also generate income through relevant advertising. Sounds intriguing, right? Welcome to the dual revenue revolution. The explosion of AI applications has created a sea of opportunities, yet many developers struggle with monetization. Traditional models, like subscriptions or paywalls, can disrupt user experience and limit engagement. Monetzly offers a fresh appro…  ( 7 min )

Why everyone thinks Terraform workspaces are bad, what the docs actually say, and how to use them properly. This is NOT a 'workspaces are supreme, use them for everything' post. A master programmer was asked: “What makes code elegant?” He replied: “When you remove what is not essential, what remains is truth.” If you’ve spent any time in the Terraform community, you’ve likely encountered the heated debate around workspaces. Many developers read HashiCorp’s documentation and immediately conclude that Terraform workspaces should be avoided. But is this really what the documentation says? Or have we collectively misunderstood the nuanced guidance HashiCorp provides? I used to be in the “workspaces are evil” camp myself. I’d built wrappers, used off-the-shelf abstraction layers, anything to av…  ( 19 min )

When I decided to get into tech, I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into. I just knew it looked cool — people were building apps, working remotely, earning well, and doing all sorts of things I found fascinating. But after a while, I realized something: tech isn’t just about writing code or building apps. It’s a mindset. A whole world that rewards curiosity, patience, and persistence. If you’re thinking of starting a career in tech, I want to share a few things I wish someone had told me earlier. Tech Isn’t One Thing — It’s Many Worlds When I first heard people say “I work in tech,” I thought it all meant programming. Later, I found out tech is more like a city — with different neighborhoods. There’s web development, cybersecurity, UI/UX design, data science, cloud computing, a…  ( 8 min )

HTML semantic tags are elements that clearly describe their meaning and purpose to both browsers and developers. Unlike non-semantic elements like What Are Semantic Tags? By using semantic tags, developers can create web pages that are more accessible, maintainable, and optimized for search engines. They replace generic containers like Importance of Semantic Tags 1 Improved Accessibility
Semantic tags make websites more accessible to users who rely on assistive technologies. Screen readers interpret semantic elements to provide context, helping visually impaired users navigate content more effectively. For example, a 
tag indicates a navigation menu, allowing screen readers to announce it as such.
 2 Better Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Search engines like Google use semanti…  ( 9 min )

--- title: "Build Your First AI Tool: The `readFile` MCP Utility Explained" published: true tags: ["ai", "typescript", "expressjs"] canonical_url: https://nicolas-dabene.fr/en/articles/2025/11/12/creer-votre-premier-outil-mcp-l-outil-readfile-explique/ --- Hey there, fellow developers! Nicolas Dabène here, and I'm thrilled to guide you through a truly exciting milestone today. If you’ve been following my previous thoughts on AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP), or even if you're just diving in, you know the theory can be fascinating. But nothing beats the thrill of seeing that theory manifest as working code. Today, we're going to experience that "Aha!" moment together: building your very first MCP tool, a simple yet powerful function that empowers an AI to read files directly from yo…  ( 17 min )

🎯 Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Lightweight & Efficient: Activates only 3B parameters while matching top-tier flagship model performance Breakthrough Reasoning: Achieves exceptional visual reasoning and STEM problem-solving through large-scale reinforcement learning Innovative Features: Supports "Thinking with Images", visual grounding, tool calling, and video understanding Easy Deployment: Supports multiple inference frameworks including Transformers, vLLM, and FastDeploy Open Source Friendly: Licensed under Apache 2.0, allowing commercial use What is ERNIE-4.5-VL-28B-A3B-Thinking Core Technical Highlights Six Key Capabilities Explained Performance Benchmarks Quick Start Guide Deployment Options Comparison Fine-tuning and Training Frequently Asked Questions Summary and Recommendations ERNIE-…  ( 15 min )

The company is also rebranding as Cypherpunk Technologies with ticker change to CYPH, effective Thursday.  ( 32 min )

The founder of the prediction marketplace spoke at Cantor Fitzgerald’s crypto, AI and blockchain conference in Miami.  ( 35 min )

In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Abdul Rafay Gadit writes about how DATCO’s are reshaping corporate finance. Then, we take a look back at crypto rates and a look ahead at signs of strength as the country emerges from the government shutdown, with Andy Baehr’s “Vibe Check.  ( 39 min )

The flagship digital asset tests psychological threshold while institutional players build hedges through options positioning.  ( 33 min )

‘Blockchain is the money of AI,’ said the 10T founder, who’s betting 20% of his next fund on startups that don’t yet exist.  ( 33 min )

The oracle token encountered selling pressure at $16.25 alongside a sizable decline in the broader crypto market.  ( 32 min )

Dubai’s Digital Economy Court said there was compelling evidence of a breach of trust and ordered a worldwide freeze to protect the assets.  ( 31 min )

Institutional inflows of $336 million fail to offset selling pressure as SOL falls to $153 amid fresh token releases.  ( 32 min )

Bitcoin's Coinbase Premium, a popular gauge for U.S. demand, is having its longest negative streak since the April correction, coinciding with the Fed turning more hawkish.  ( 30 min )

XLM trades within tight $0.2810-$0.2950 corridor following volume surge that triggered key support breakdown earlier in session.  ( 30 min )

Hedera's native token breaks key support in final trading hour as institutional focus shifts to regulatory-friendly blockchain alternatives.  ( 30 min )

BONK slipped 5% to $0.00001223 after failing to break resistance near $0.0000130, with trading volume spiking nearly 50% above average during the pullback.  ( 30 min )

The new U.S.-compliant USDsui aims to link the blockchain’s $200bn monthly stablecoin volume to Bridge’s interoperable platform.  ( 30 min )

The token briefly rallied to $2.1165 on increased volume before heavy selling erased gains, pulling TON back to key support levels around $2.02.  ( 30 min )

The proposed law, part of the "anti-faction bill", would treat cryptocurrencies like foreign currencies and financial securities.  ( 31 min )

U.S. federal agencies are establishing a Scam Center Strike Force to counter the industrial-scale efforts to swindle money via crypto transactions.  ( 31 min )

Also: Monad Tokenomics Unveiled, Anchorage Dabbles in BTC DeFi and Injective’s Native EVM.  ( 38 min )

The move follows fellow Solana treasury firm Forward Industries making its stock available onchain.  ( 29 min )

Trump’s CFTC pick will face senators just as crypto legislation starts moving through Congress again.  ( 29 min )

In the realm of the so-called Howey Test to define investment contracts under SEC jurisdiction, Atkins says there should be a clearer path for crypto involvement.  ( 32 min )

Decentralized energy network Daylight is the first to use the Centrifuge Whitelabel service, aiming to simplify real-world asset tokenization.  ( 30 min )

Chainlink (LINK) was also a top performer, rising 4% from Tuesday.  ( 26 min )

The move links traditional finance infrastructure with blockchain rails as major institutions push deeper into tokenized markets.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin's recent price drop from $126,000 to $106,000 is forming a bullish falling wedge pattern.  ( 31 min )

Despite the bounce, the token's broader setup remains cautious, with resistance building near $980 and subdued volume suggesting a lack of conviction.  ( 30 min )

The bank said USDC remains the frontrunner to dominate digital dollars as the company's third-quarter results topped forecasts.  ( 29 min )

Internet Computer (ICP) eased 0.65% to $6.30 as consolidation held above a critical support level, with volume up 77% during a resistance test near $6.67.  ( 30 min )

After weeks of weakness, the bank flagged a potential rebound in digital asset treasury companies as macro risks cooled and short sellers retreated.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin's Net Unrealized Profit (NUP) ratio has dropped to 0.476, a level that historically signals short-term market bottoms.  ( 30 min )

The European Securities and Markets Authority is preparing to take greater, more centralized control of crypto regulation across the 27-country trading block, according to reports.  ( 37 min )

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 12, 2025  ( 35 min )

Total revenue and reserve income for the quarter rose to $740 million, more than double the year-earlier period.  ( 28 min )

Bitcoin, ether and solana edged lower as privacy-focused tokens extended gains, with traders eyeing potential volatility from U.S. government developments.  ( 32 min )

The fee switch implies a 2.5% annual supply reduction, creating a quasi-buyback dynamic that directly links network activity with token scarcity.  ( 31 min )

Arjun Sethi said questionnaires and warnings about potential financial loss slow down transaction times while asset prices are moving.  ( 29 min )

New Visa Direct pilot lets businesses send dollar-backed stablecoins like USDC to users’ digital wallets for near-instant access to earnings.  ( 30 min )

With new laws defining market structure and stablecoin oversight, the broker said America’s digital asset industry has entered its most mature phase yet.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin volatility index, BVIV, has blown past trendline resistance, pointing to increased price turbulence.  ( 32 min )

A successful ETF launch could expand XRP’s liquidity base and potentially trigger inflows from registered investment advisers who may have avoided direct crypto exposure beyond bitcoin.  ( 31 min )

The negotiations, which began earlier this year and progressed to an exclusivity agreement in October, were expected to value BVNK between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion.  ( 28 min )

Leader in cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, blockchain, DeFi, digital finance and Web 3.0 news with analysis, video and live price updates.  ( 29 min )

Unlike stablecoins, deposit tokens are digital claims on existing bank funds and can be interest-bearing, offering a new option for institutional investors.  ( 30 min )

The token's ability to defend the $2.39–$2.41 range will determine if it rebounds or faces further declines.  ( 31 min )

After two weeks of heavy redemptions, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs turned positive again, led by Fidelity and Ark, even as global fund flows remain uneven.  ( 31 min )

With block rewards set to plunge, only miners with energy control or AI pivots are likely to survive, Thiel argues.  ( 31 min )

Integrating vector search into traditional data platforms is becoming a common task in the current AI-driven landscape. When Google announced general availability for vector search in BigQuery in early 2024, it joined a growing list of established da...  ( 14 min )

Artificial intelligence is getting smaller – and smarter. For years, the story of AI progress was about scale. Bigger models meant better performance. But now, a new wave of innovation is proving that smaller models can do more with less. These compa...  ( 7 min )

In software development, you’ll run into XML (Extensible Markup Language) when working with configuration files, API responses, data exports, and more. While there are powerful third-party libraries for parsing XML, Python's standard library already ...  ( 8 min )

Imagine being asked to give UX feedback on a system workflow document and realizing you can’t understand a word of it. That’s exactly what happened to me. As an IT support officer, I can put myself in the perspective of a user and identify friction p...  ( 7 min )

Another day in late 2025, another impressive result from a Chinese company in open source artificial intelligence. Chinese social networking company Weibo's AI division recently released its open source VibeThinker-1.5B—a 1.5 billion parameter large language model (LLM) that is a fine-tuned variant of rival Chinese tech firm Alibaba's Qwen2.5-Math-1.5B. It's available now for free download and usage by researchers and enterprise developers—even for commercial purposes—under a permissive MIT License on Hugging Face, GitHub and ModelScope, with a technical report on open access science publishing site arxiv.org. And yet, despite its compact size, VibeThinker-1.5B achieves benchmark-topping reasoning performance on math and code tasks, rivaling or surpassing models hundreds of times its size…

As software systems grow more complex and AI tools generate code faster than ever, a fundamental problem is getting worse: Engineers are drowning in debugging work, spending up to half their time hunting down the causes of software failures instead of building new products. The challenge has become so acute that it's creating a new category of tooling — AI agents that can diagnose production failures in minutes instead of hours. Deductive AI, a startup emerging from stealth mode Tuesday, believes it has found a solution by applying reinforcement learning — the same technology that powers game-playing AI systems — to the messy, high-stakes world of production software incidents. The company announced it has raised $7.5 million in seed funding led by CRV, with participation from Databricks V…

ChatGPT is about to become faster and more conversational as OpenAI upgrades its flagship model GPT-5 to GPT-5.1. OpenAI announced two updates to the GPT-5 series: GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking. Both models are now accessible on ChatGPT.  GPT-5.1 Instant, essentially the default and most-used model, is now “warmer, more intelligent, and better at following your instructions.” Meanwhile, GPT-5.1 Thinking is an advanced reasoning model that responds faster for simple tasks and yet more persistently on complex ones. “We heard clearly from users that great AI should not only be smart, but also enjoyable to talk to,” OpenAI said on the blog post. “GPT-5.1 improves meaningfully on both intelligence and communication style.”  The company added that both models offer a way for users to “sha…

Baidu Inc., China's largest search engine company, released a new artificial intelligence model on Monday that its developers claim outperforms competitors from Google and OpenAI on several vision-related benchmarks despite using a fraction of the computing resources typically required for such systems. The model, dubbed ERNIE-4.5-VL-28B-A3B-Thinking, is the latest salvo in an escalating competition among technology companies to build AI systems that can understand and reason about images, videos, and documents alongside traditional text — capabilities increasingly critical for enterprise applications ranging from automated document processing to industrial quality control. What sets Baidu's release apart is its efficiency: the model activates just 3 billion parameters during operation whi…

Prices for SSDs have doubled in less than six months, but still remain stable. However, the price of the NAND flash memory chips has also doubled, but in a shorter time span of just three months. The statement comes from Khein-Seng Puya, Phison CEO, during an earnings call with investors. Note that he’s talking about […] The post Prices Of NAND Flash Memory Have Doubled In Three Months appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

It took me a while to get this year’s Razer Blade 16 into my lab and right into hands. Almost 10 months after my encounter with it back at CES 2025, specifically. Now that I’ve finally spent some quality time with this 16 -inch entertainment machine, I find it a little surprising that, for all […] The post Razer Blade 16 2025 Review: A Premium Package Of Clunkiness appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 43 min )

BYD Malaysia is teasing a new model for its upcoming BYD Tech Discovery 2025 event in Malaysia, slated to commence on 14 until 16 November 2025 at Plaza Arkadia, Desa Parkcity. From the social media post it shared, it appears that the vehicle in question is its Shark PHEV pick-up truck based on the silhouette. […] The post BYD Teases Shark PHEV Preview In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Sony Japan announced that it will be launching a cheaper PS5 during its State of Play Japan broadcast. The catch? It’s a Japanese-language-only console that is exclusively available in, you guessed it, Japan. Sony launched the console in celebration of the PS5’s 5th anniversary. All in all, it is simply a refresh of the 825GB PS5 […] The post Sony Announces Cheaper Japanese-Exclusive PS5 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

The National Data Repository (NDR) is expected to begin operations next year, according to the Ministry of Digital. As initially announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) tabling back in July, it will serve as a centralised data bank to store and manage high-quality datasets from all ministries […] The post Digital Ministry: National Data Repository To Begin Operations Next Year appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia recently teased the upcoming debut of the GLC400 e 4MATIC, hinting at an expansion of its GLC lineup in the Malaysian market. The new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV will be locally assembled, or CKD for short, much like the petrol-powered GLC450 4MATIC. The announcement was made via the automaker’s official social media channels. […] The post Mercedes-Benz Teases GLC400 e 4MATIC For Malaysian Market appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

It’s safe to say that battery life is a major concern for smartphone users. While many manufacturers are equipping phones with bigger batteries, some apps are simply energy vampires that will drain devices dry. To address this problem, Google will begin flagging such apps on the Google Play Store. In a blog post, the search […] The post Google Play Store To Label Apps That Drain Battery appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Back in April, nubia launched the Neo 3 GT budget gaming smartphone, which came in two different colours. Now, the company is releasing a colourway to the series, the nubia Neo 3 GT White Hailstone Limited Edition, as part of its collaboration with Free Fire. This new variant, as the name suggests, sports an almost […] The post nubia Unveils Neo 3 GT White Hailstone Limited Edition; Priced At RM1,399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

If you’re a fan of the French lifestyle product Lexon and equally a fan of the artist Jeff Koons, you may be interested to know that the company Ante is showing off the Lexon X Jeff Koons Balloon Dog speakers and lamp inside Seibu at TRX. From now until 2 January 2026, the Lexon X […] The post You Can Get The Lexon X Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Speakers For RM3,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Proton has announced that bookings are now open for the new Proton Saga. The national automaker made the announcement through its official social media platforms, also revealing the sedan’s tentative price range of RM40,000 to RM50,000. Along with these announcements, the automaker has introduced an early booking package, which includes a free special edition Touch […] The post New Proton Saga Comes With A Tentative Pricing Between RM40K And RM50K appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Google is granting its Pixel smartphones the ability to summarise notifications in an upcoming update. However, unlike Apple, who struggled with the feature at first, the tech giant is taking the necessary precaution and only enabling it for chat conversations. The feature, first reported by Android Authority in August, uses generative AI. While powerful, the […] The post Google To Introduce AI Notification Summaries To Pixel Phones appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Back in September, Apple launched the Crossbody Strap for its iPhone lineup, allowing users to wear the device like a sling bag of sorts. Now, the company has taken the idea further with the iPhone Pocket, a new special edition accessory made in collaboration with designer Issey Miyake. Literally inspired by “a piece of cloth”, […] The post Apple Introduces New iPhone Pocket Accessory appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

realme Malaysia has confirmed that its latest flagship smartphone, the realme GT 8 Pro, will officially launch in the country on 24 November 2025. The company also announced that an early bird pre-order campaign has begun, offering exclusive rewards for customers who secure their units ahead of the launch. While local specifications have yet to […] The post realme GT 8 Pro Launching In Malaysia On 24 November 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Sony has announced a new addition to its hardware lineup: a 27-inch gaming monitor designed for the PlayStation 5, as well as general use. Developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the monitor is aimed at players who prefer a desktop experience, while featuring certain exclusive features unique to the PS5 ecosystem. The PlayStation 27-inch Gaming Monitor […] The post Sony Introduces Official PlayStation 27-Inch Gaming Monitor appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Anker has launched a selection of new powerbanks and charging accessories focused on portability. These include a new powerbank for laptops, as well as four new products in its Nano range. All these items are available for purchase on the brand’s Shopee page. Starting with the Anker Laptop Powerbank, it features a compact 25,000mAh battery […] The post Anker Announces Five New Powerbanks And Charging Accessories; Priced From RM79 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Discover why Quicknode is rebranding. Reflecting our evolution from RPC provider to complete blockchain platform built for reliability, performance, and the builders shaping the onchain future.  ( 6 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What it’s like to be in the middle of a conspiracy theory (according to a conspiracy theory expert) —Mike Rothschild is a journalist and an expert on the growth and impact of conspiracy…  ( 22 min )

For years, many chief information officers (CIOs) looked at VMware-to-cloud migrations with a wary pragmatism. Manually mapping dependencies and rewriting legacy apps mid-flight was not an enticing, low-lift proposition for enterprise IT teams. But the calculus for such decisions has changed dramatically in a short period of time. Following recent VMware licensing changes, organizations are…  ( 17 min )

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Website analytics are crucial for understanding how visitors interact with your content. And while Google Analytics dominates the market, it often raises privacy concerns and can be complex for small projects. If you’re looking for a simpler, open-so...  ( 8 min )

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Excessive HTTP request logs in Medusa.js can slow down your e-commerce backend and clutter production logs. While detailed request logging is valuable in development, it becomes a performance bottleneck in live environments with high traffic. In this guide, you’ll learn how to disable or manage request logs in Medusa.js v1 and v2, improve server efficiency, and keep only the essential logs that truly matter in production. HTTP request logs in Medusa.js can become overwhelming, especially for e-commerce stores with significant traffic. Every API call, webhook, and admin request generates log entries. While useful for debugging, these logs can: Degrade performance - Writing thousands of log entries consumes CPU and I/O resources Reduce log readability - Important error messages get buried in…  ( 9 min )

Introduction I love working in the terminal where I spend most of my time. A few years ago, I lost vision in my right eye, which made it difficult to use many GUI applications due to their small print and interface elements. As a developer, I use multiple programming languages and consider myself language agnostic. This mindset encourages me to experiment with different tools for various projects. Rust is a friendly programming language with excellent crates for building TUI and terminal applications. However, these libraries didn’t quite do things the way I am used to. At work, I primarily code in C# and have used Spectre.Console, which was inspired by Python’s excellent Rich library. I wanted a similar styling library for Rust but never felt it was worth the effort until now. Recently…  ( 7 min )

The vulnerability management lifecycle is a continuous process for discovering, addressing, prioritizing vulnerabilities in an Organizations IT assets Asset inventory and vulnerability assessment. Vulnerability prioritization. Vulnerability resolution. Verification and monitoring. Reporting and improvement. The vulnerability management lifecycle allows companies to improve security posture by taking a more strategic approach to vulnerability management. Instead of reacting to new vulnerabilities as they appear, security teams actively hunt for flaws in their systems. Organizations can identify the most critical vulnerabilities and put protections in place before threat strikes. Every vulnerability is a risk for organization. Hackers have a growing pile of vulnerabilities at their disp…  ( 13 min )

Avouons-le : quand on commence avec Laravel, on voit le terme "Injection de Dépendances" (DI), on lève les yeux au ciel, et on se dit que c'est du jargon d'architecte. Erreur monumentale! La DI, c'est le super-pouvoir que le Service Container de Laravel vous donne pour écrire du code qui ne vous fera pas hurler à 3h du matin. Oubliez la théorie. Concentrons-nous sur un seul objectif : écrire du code flexible et facile à tester. Prêt ? C'est parti. Pourquoi se compliquer la vie ? Regardez ce code qui semble simple, mais qui est un véritable piège. Imaginez un service qui doit gérer le paiement. class OrderProcessor { public function process(Order $order) { // ❌ Problème : Le OrderProcessor est collé à Stripe. $gateway = new StripePaymentGateway(); $gateway-…  ( 9 min )

Do you release music? What distributor do you use or have you used? Distrokid, Tunecore... What’s your experience with them and do you recommend them?  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Code is written for future readers—your teammates, your future self, and even AI—so clarity matters more than cleverness. Choosing clear English names nudges you to research vocabulary, turning everyday coding into language practice. Reading The Art of Readable Code naturally builds the desire to write clearer code. As a result, reading The Art of Readable Code boosts your English skills. A program is rarely "write once and forget." You will revisit it months later, collaborators will debug it, and AI tools will analyze it. When names and structures convey intent instantly, everyone saves time and avoids mistakes. Think of names as short messages. Labels like data1 hide meaning, while pendingUsers tells the next reader exactly what to expect. Using natural English is the best wa…  ( 7 min )

As a best-selling author, I invite you to explore my books on Amazon. Don't forget to follow me on Medium and show your support. Thank you! Your support means the world! I've spent a lot of time working with different programming languages in game development, and I want to share why Rust stands out. Game development is a field where every millisecond counts. We need languages that are fast and reliable. Rust offers both performance and safety, making it a strong choice for building games. Traditionally, game developers use languages like C++ because they provide low-level control. This control comes with risks. Memory errors can cause games to crash or behave unpredictably. Rust helps avoid these problems by checking code at compile time. This means many common bugs are caught before the…  ( 11 min )

The task is to implement findMeetingSlots(schedules) that finds available meeting slots for all members to have a meeting, given their busy schedules. The boilerplate code function findMeetingSlots(schedules) { // your code here } Flatten all members' schedules into one array let allBusy = schedules.flat(); Sort the schedules by start time. allBusy.sort((a, b) => a[0] - b[0]); Merge overlapping time intervals let merged = []; for (let interval of allBusy) { if (!merged.length || merged[merged.length - 1][1] a[0] - b[0]); let merged = []; for(let interval of allBusy) { if(!merged.length || merged[merged.length - 1][1] < interval[0]) { merged.push(interval) } else { merged[merged.length - 1][1] = Math.max(merged[merged.length - 1][1], interval[1]) } } let available = []; let start = 0; for(let[s,e] of merged) { if(start < s) available.push([start,s]); start = e; } if (start < 24) available.push([start, 24]); return available; } That's all folks!  ( 6 min )

Dans l'univers du cloud hybride, Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), anciennement connu sous le nom d'Anthos, s'est imposé comme une solution de premier plan. Il promet d'étendre la puissance et l'agilité de Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) directement dans votre data center. Pour de nombreuses entreprises, GDC sur VMware est la passerelle vers la modernisation applicative sans abandonner leurs investissements sur site. Mais soyons honnêtes : le déploiement de GDC (ou GKE on-prem) n'est pas une simple formalité. C'est un exercice d'architecture qui exige une planification méticuleuse. En tant qu'experts Google Distributed Cloud, nous avons constaté que la majorité des échecs d'installation proviennent d'une phase de préparation insuffisante. Ce guide n'est pas une simple copie de la documentatio…  ( 10 min )

Recent macOS releases restrict direct access to Wi-Fi details like SSID and BSSID for privacy reasons. Commands such as airport are deprecated, and modern tools like wdutil often return redacted values unless run with elevated privileges. Also check out this great post by Dan K. Snelson. The reliable, Apple-supported solution is to use the Shortcuts app. Shortcuts app in Spotlight Create a new Shortcut and make sure you’re using the “Get Network Details” node with “Wi-Fi” and “Network Name” arguments. Then connect it to another node “Stop and output”. Get Wi-Fi SSID Shortcut ⚠️ When you first run the command, MacOS will request permissions. For some reason the command by itself does not return anything, but when paired with capturing – it will output your SSID: $ shortcuts run "Get Wi-Fi SSID" $ output=$(shortcuts run "Get Wi-Fi SSID") $ echo $output Anton’s iPhone You can then use this in your rc file for scripting 👌  ( 6 min )

Today’s mission was simple — delete items from the frontend instead of logging into the admin panel every time. ⚙️ Starting with views.py Instead of just request, I passed the id as an argument to the function so I could access and delete that particular item. And here’s something I felt really proud of 👇 💬 Success Message “Item deleted successfully!” 🧩 URLs & Primary Keys 🧠 Template Update Delete Simple tweak, but powerful once you see it working! 🎨 Next Curiosity: tag and make my Delete button look cool? Also, how was your first experience working with primary keys and accessing specific items in Django? Would love to hear how you approached it! 🙌 Django #Python #WebDevelopment #LearningInPublic #100DaysOfCode  ( 6 min )

Recently, I posted my "Event-Driven AI" experiment. I presented it as a "Rules Engine," but I've realized that was just scratching the surface. After playing with it more, I just unlocked its real potential. 🤯 The video shows at first, a simple to-do app. A Recipe Todo App (generating ingredients) A Trip Todo App (generating a packing list) A "Whatever-you-want" App I realized I wasn't just building a "rules engine." I was building a "Generative UI Engine." 🤯 🤯 The LLM acts as a new layer of abstraction. Instead of me, the developer, hard-coding every feature, I just give the AI a "Swiss knife" of tools (like addTitle, addItem, setCounter). The AI then uses these tools to build whatever the user wants, not just what the developer had in mind. It's a shift from "Here are the 3 features I built for you" to "What do you want to accomplish?" 🤯 🤯 🤯 Yes, there are drawbacks (performance, determinism). But the potential for truly dynamic, user-centric applications is HUGE. This is the discovery that has me excited. And the best part? I got this working in just a few hours, on the first try. GitHub: https://lnkd.in/drKdTcVn  ( 6 min )

Uma API RESTful bem projetada deve ter URLs organizadas e previsíveis, que representem a relação entre recursos. Como vimos na pílula anterior, recursos são representados por coleções e instâncias. GET /users → coleção de usuários GET /users/10 → um usuário específico Essa convenção pode ser aplicada a qualquer entidade do sistema (posts, orders, companies, products etc.). Quando um recurso depende de outro, por exemplo, pedidos de um usuário, podemos representar essa relação de forma hierárquica: GET /users/10/orders → lista de pedidos do usuário 10 GET /users/10/orders/99 → pedido 99 do usuário 10 Isso mostra claramente o contexto do recurso: o pedido pertence ao usuário. Outra dica importante de segurança é: Procure usar UUIDs em vez de IDs diretamente nas URLs; isso previne ações de pessoas mal-intencionadas. GET /users//orders → lista de pedidos do usuário GET /users//orders/ → pedido X do usuário Y ✅ Use hierarquia quando o sub-recurso não faz sentido existir fora do contexto do pai. /users/10/orders → o pedido pertence a um usuário específico. ❌ Evite hierarquias profundas, como: /companies/1/departments/2/employees/3/projects/4/tasks/5 Isso dificulta manutenção e compreensão. Nesse caso, prefira algo mais direto: /tasks/5 E, se necessário, use filtros ou relacionamentos na query string: /tasks?userId=3 Boas práticas de formatação: Regra Exemplo Use letras minúsculas /users, não /Users Separe palavras com hífen (-) /user-profiles, não /user_profiles Evite sufixos técnicos /users, não /users.json Evite barras no final /users, não /users/ Use coleções para grupos e instâncias para itens específicos Represente relações com hierarquias simples e intuitivas Evite profundidade excessiva nas URLs Mantenha consistência e legibilidade  ( 7 min )

Introduction: Skilling tasks Create a storage account specifically for file shares. Configure a file share and directory. Configure snapshots and practice restoring files. Restrict access to a specific virtual network and subnet. Create and configure a storage account for Azure Files. 1. Create a storage account for the finance department’s shared files. In the portal, search for and select Storage accounts. Select + Create. For Resource group select Create new. Give your resource group a name and select OK to save your changes. Provide a Storage account name. Ensure the name meets the naming requirements. Set the Performance to Premium. Set the Premium account type to File shares. Set the Redundancy to Zone-redundant storage. Select Review and then Create the storage account.…  ( 9 min )

This article explores Git branches and their role in version control. You'll learn about team practices of creating, merging, and managing branches, gaining essential skills for collaborative projects! Version control is a system that helps track changes to files over time. It allows multiple people to collaborate on a project, keeping a history of modifications, so you can revert to previous versions if needed. This is especially useful in software development, where teams collaborate on code, ensuring everyone is on the same page and changes are managed efficiently. In the context of version control, Git branches are like separate workspaces within a project. They allow you to work on different features or fixes without affecting the main codebase. Each branch can be developed inde…  ( 13 min )

Help me battle-test my BPMN engine. Read the Medium post and join the alpha. Did I just create the fastest BPMN engine in the world? | by Eric Hendriks | Oct, 2025 | Medium How a pet project ended up in something that can potentially save organizations hundreds of thousands of euros / dollars on licensing and… medium.com  ( 6 min )

Los calendarios de Adviento son una tradición entrañable en la comunidad tecnológica, que cada año anticipan con entusiasmo. Durante el mes de diciembre, expertos y entusiastas de diversas áreas comparten su conocimiento a través de distintos formatos: Publicaciones de blog Vídeos Seminarios web anuncios interesantes relacionados con la IA Y más Este 2025 nos embarcamos en la tercera edición del Calendario de Adviento de Inteligencia Artificial en Español a ambos lados del charco. Este evento tiene como objetivo crear una plataforma de intercambio de conocimientos y experiencias sobre Inteligencia Artificial, proporcionando un valioso recurso tanto para principiantes como para expertos en el campo. No importa el nivel de experiencia que tengas, todos los aportes son bienvenidos. Desde expl…  ( 7 min )

Когда речь заходит об анонимности в интернете, первое, что приходит на ум — сеть Tor и её загадочные .onion-сайты. Многие уверены, что за каждым таким сайтом стоит сервер, IP-адрес которого можно каким-то образом вычислить. В этой статье мы развеем этот миф и глубоко погрузимся в архитектуру Tor, чтобы понять, почему определение IP-адреса onion-сервиса технически невозможно. Базовые принципы: чем Tor отличается от обычного интернета Обычный интернет: Пользователь → DNS-запрос → IP-адрес → Подключение к серверу Пользователь → Цепочка узлов → Onion-адрес → Скрытый сервис Архитектура скрытых сервисов: тройная защита Onion-сервисы используют многоуровневую систему безопасности: Компоненты подключения: Introduction Points (Входные точки) - 3 случайных узла, знающие как связаться с сервисом Клие…  ( 9 min )

Streamlining IT Operations with AI-powered CMDB in ServiceNow The critical role of CMDB and the power of AI The Pain Points of Traditional CMDB Maintenance Automated Data Quality • Duplicate detection algorithms group and merge near-identical CIs based on fuzzy matching of hostnames, serial numbers, IPs, and cloud resource IDs. • Anomaly detection models flag attribute values that deviate from learned norms—e.g., a production server suddenly assigned to a test subnet—prompting corrective action. • Reconciliation policies learn which sources are authoritative for specific attributes, ordering updates without manual priority tables. Dynamic Service Mapping Traditional service maps rely on probes and pattern-based discovery. AI augments these maps by inferring missing relationships from eve…  ( 12 min )

REMI–TIGRA: Patrimonio Agentic Postgres Con orgullo comparto que REMI, nuestro agente patrimonial técnico-financiero, ha alcanzado el 100 % de cumplimiento estructural y narrativo del reto Agentic Postgres Challenge. MongoDB: memoria estructurada PostgreSQL: trazabilidad bifurcada pgvector: integración semántica Sesión multiagente persistente: REMI ↔ TIGRA Interfaz experimental: publicada y operativa Comandos MCP simulados: tiger activate, tiger trace, tiger switch 📘 Narrativa patrimonial REMI no es solo un agente técnico. Es una entidad ceremonial, trazada en entorno MintBridge XFCE, con respaldo en /mnt/sda7/REMI/, y documentación bilingüe que honra cada módulo activado. El proyecto ha sido respaldado en Google Drive, con todos los módulos activados, incluyendo: base_remi y base_tigra README_REMI_TIGER.md bilingüe mensaje_validacion_remi.md Scripts de sesión y vectorización REMI ha sido preparado para superar los criterios aplicados en retos anteriores como Auth0, incluyendo: Claridad técnica Narrativa original Impacto patrimonial Presentación ceremonial Repositorio: GitHub REMI–TIGRA (si lo deseas activar) Interfaz: GitHub Pages REMI (si lo publicas) Respaldo: disponible bajo solicitud MintBridge, noviembre 2025 Autor: Ramón Rivas Agente: REMI–TIGRA Legado: activado y trazado  ( 6 min )

Introduction In version 2 of Elanat’s WebForms Core technology, a very useful feature has been introduced that allows developers to send messages from the server directly to the browser console. ConsoleMessage. The ability to log messages from the server to the browser console is a powerful tool for debugging, monitoring client-side behavior, and enhancing the developer experience. ConsoleMessage Command The new function is defined as follows: ConsoleMessage(Text, Type = "log") Text: Type (optional): Supported Types: Type Description log Regular message (default) info Informational message warn Warning message error Error message debug Debug information trace Execution trace group Starts a grouped section of console messages groupend Ends a group of messages table Displays data in a table format ConsoleMessageAssert Command In addition to the main command, another related function is available: ConsoleMessageAssert(Text, Condition) This command displays a console message only when the specified condition is false. console.assert() and is particularly useful for validating logic and verifying runtime conditions. ConsoleMessage("Page loaded successfully"); Console Output: Page loaded successfully ConsoleMessage("Database connection failed", "error"); Console Output: error will appear. ConsoleMessageAssert("Method not exist!", Fetch.HasMethod("myFunc")); If userId is null, the message will be displayed in the console. Easier Client-Side Debugging: Reduces Need for Third-Party Tools: Enhances Server–Client Interaction: Ideal for Development and Testing: Conclusion The new ConsoleMessage feature in WebForms Core 2 represents an important step forward in modernizing the Elanat WebForms framework. monitoring, testing, and debugging efficiency. Alongside ConsoleMessageAssert, it provides developers with a precise toolset for validating logic and ensuring reliable program execution. WebForms Core in GitHub: https://github.com/webforms-core  ( 8 min )

If you've worked on the new Google Maps Routes API, and are working on a complex solution, you've probably been hampered by the 25 Waypoint limit. I've recently been working on a solution where the number of Waypoints could be in the hundreds! But not to worry, there's a solution that's simple and scalable. So pull up a chair, and let's take a look. To help me along, I've used the 'vis.gl/react-google-maps' library, which provides React components that wrap around the Google Maps JavaScript API features. There's a couple of options for this (none fully featured unfortunately), but this one is Google sponsored (See their blob post here), so probably the best option. In my example, I'll be using version 1.7.1. The solution to this is actually quite simple. If you have a route with 50 Waypo…  ( 8 min )

Introdução Se você já administra aplicações em Kubernetes, provavelmente sabe o quanto pode ser trabalhoso manter tudo funcionando corretamente. Criar Deployments, Services, Ingresses, aplicar patches, gerenciar atualizações… a lista não acaba. Helm ajudam a organizar e versionar YAMLs, mas mas não lidam com lógica operacional complexa. Afinal, o Helm não “pensa”: ele 'apenas' aplica templates. E se pudéssemos ensinar o Kubernetes a fazer esse trabalho sozinho, reagindo a mudanças e tomando decisões automaticamente? Os Operadores do Kubernetes são como extensões que deixam o cluster mais inteligente. Eles permitem que você descreva, de forma simples, o que precisa, e o operador se encarrega de criar e manter todos os recursos necessários para que isso aconteça. Assim, em vez de depende…  ( 18 min )

🧩 Following the success of flutter_v2ray_client (mobile), I'm excited to introduce the Desktop Edition — a premium Flutter plugin that brings V2Ray, Xray, and Sing-Box VPN/TUN capabilities to Windows, macOS, and Linux. Ideal for developers and companies building cross-platform VPN or proxy tools. Watch on YouTube 🔒 2-Year Guarantee — Free updates & maintenance 💬 Priority Support — Fast Telegram support for all premium users 🚀 Advanced Features — Real-time stats, VPN/TUN mode, delay tests ⚠️ Need help? Contact @AmirZrDevv or open a GitHub issue. Support replies within 24 hours. flutter_v2ray_client_desktop lets you run V2Ray/Xray and Sing-Box (VPN/TUN) with a unified Flutter API. It includes system proxy management, URL parsing, and real-time network stats — all in pure Dart. …  ( 8 min )

Learn how to make your custom type implement the IntoIterator, Iterator, and FromIterator trait. Understand how to add the into_iter, iter, and iter_mut methods to your custom type. In my former article, How to build a Heapless Vector using MaybeUninit for Better Performance, I taught how to build a heapless vector data structure to enable a Vec-like data structure without heap allocation for use in embedded systems where heap allocation is unlikely. The heapless vector ArrayVec is a wrapper type over a fixed-sized array that utilizes uninitialized, stack, and static memory to mimic the functionality of a variably-sized Vec with methods like try_push(), get(), and as_slice() to convert the type into a slice with pointer references to its array values. In this article, we'll learn how…  ( 22 min )

From the first whispered secret you tried to pass in school to the last password you sent over a chat app, you’ve already lived inside the world of cryptography. Sometimes you wanted to hide what you were saying. Sometimes you wanted to avoid attracting attention altogether. Sometimes you needed to prove you were you without giving away anything else. And sometimes you just needed reassurance that what arrived was exactly what was sent. Those familiar, everyday needs are the spine of a field that’s far broader—and more strategic—than most introductions admit. This guide is a deliberately practical map. It sets a senior-level structure you can carry in your head, shows where the seams between subfields actually live, and gives you a step-by-step way to think about both building and breaking…  ( 14 min )

Hey folks, I’ve been building Djowda for the past few years — a large-scale, open, and decentralized ecosystem designed to connect local food chains across the world. It started with a question: “If we can decentralize finance, why can’t we decentralize food?” From that question came a family of Android apps, a global spatial database, and a concept called the Intelligent Cell System — an architecture inspired by neurons, where every cell learns, remembers, and shares. Over time, Djowda grew into more than code. It became a living idea: 🚀 What’s Included I’ve decided to pass the entire project and its identity to someone (or an organization) who truly believes in this mission. Included assets: 🌍 djowda.com domain name 🔗 Social handles @djowda across major platforms 💻 GitHub repositories with full architecture, documentation, and source code 📱 Google Play Console admin (Android app listings) 🧭 The Vision Djowda’s core idea is simple: “Empower communities to manage food systems through open, local intelligence.” Technically, it blends: Firebase + Room for distributed data handling MQTT + IPFS for peer-to-peer exchange Spatial grid mapping for location-based store discovery (no Maps API dependency) A modular Android ecosystem (Store, Farmer, Factory, Wholesaler, User, etc.) The entire platform was built to scale from one cell to a global mesh of interconnected food nodes. 👐 The Call If you’re part of: an open-source collective, a university or research lab, a non-profit working on food systems, or just an individual developer who wants to make something that matters — I’d love to transfer Djowda to you. The only request is to keep it open, transparent, and aligned with the public good. This isn’t a sunset post. It’s a hand-off. If this resonates with you, reach out.  ( 7 min )

Hi Everyone, My name is Mark, and I'm new to the group. I work at ConformIQ, where we focus on solving a major source of friction in the CI/CD pipeline: unreliable and high-maintenance automated testing. I'm joining this community to learn, but I wanted to introduce myself by sharing some value first. Our CEO, Mark Creamer, recently sat down with Archie Chaudhury (Co-Founder of LayerLens) for a deep-dive podcast series. They cut through the "GenAI hype" and addressed the "95% AI failure rate" that's causing so many flaky tests to break builds. Here are the episodes: Ep. 1: The Problem: Common QA challenges that become pipeline bottlenecks, from test maintenance to coverage gaps. https://lnkd.in/dq5E8xW5 Ep. 2: The Hype: Why reliability is non-negotiable and the risks of "black box" GenAI tools in a build process. https://lnkd.in/dVTuWsfW Ep. 3: The Solution: How a verifiable, hybrid strategy (what we call #HyperAI) can turn AI failures into success. https://lnkd.in/df5cq-Hq This series explains our philosophy of blending GenAI's speed with the deterministic, logical power of Symbolic AI. I hope you find it valuable! I'm curious, how is this group thinking about the new wave of GenAI tools and their impact on pipeline reliability? Looking forward to being part of the community.  ( 6 min )

Imagine you’re at your desk, maybe with a little mug of tea, and you open your browser. You type www.google.com, hit Enter, and in what feels like a heartbeat, you’re staring at the Google homepage. Simple, right? Here’s the thing: behind that one keystroke lies a chain reaction, a series of machines, protocols, translations, negotiations, all secretly working together so you can see a web page. It’s less magic, more engineering, but still pretty magical when you think about it. When you typed https://www.google.com, you essentially said: “Browser, take me to the house called google.com using the secure road (HTTPS).” Breaking it down: Protocol: https:// – tells the browser how to speak to the server (securely). Domain name: www.google.com – tells it where to go. Path/query (might be somet…  ( 8 min )

Por que minha conta de luz está tão alta em 2025? 7 causas ocultas Se você abriu sua conta de luz em 2025 e levou um susto com o valor, não está sozinho. As tarifas residenciais de energia elétrica acumulam alta de 16,42% entre janeiro e setembro de 2025, tornando-se um dos principais vilões da inflação brasileira. Mas o que realmente está por trás desse aumento? Muitos consumidores olham apenas para o consumo em kWh e não entendem por que a conta continua subindo, mesmo economizando energia. A verdade é que a conta de luz brasileira esconde uma série de custos que vão muito além da energia que você consome. Neste artigo técnico, vamos destrinchar as 7 causas ocultas que fazem sua fatura disparar — e o que você pode fazer a respeito. Uma das causas mais significativas — e menos compreend…  ( 12 min )

I'm building Grimoire, a tool that helps story writers create AI-powered content for games. Writers define quests, locations, and narrative guardrails—then the system generates infinite personalized content for players. Story data is inherently relational. The connections between characters, locations, and plot points matter more than the nodes themselves. A traditional relational database doesn't capture this well. I'm building Grimoire in Elixir. When I tried the existing Neo4j drivers: The official driver: Unmaintained, doesn't support modern Neo4j versions bolt_sips: Couldn't handle Aura's SSL connection requirements (bolt+s:// protocol) My first instinct: build a gRPC service as a proxy. Elixir talks to the service, service talks to Neo4j. After some research, I discovered Rustler makes it straightforward to build Native Implemented Functions (NIFs) for Elixir. And because it's Rust, I get type safety and memory safety. ✅ Connections to Neo4j (including Aura) 🚧 Row API implementation for returning actual results Repo: https://github.com/chwarner-solo/neo4j_nif Tags: #elixir #rust #neo4j #buildinginpublic #nif  ( 7 min )

I never thought creative writing had much to do with programming. One seemed emotional, the other logical. But after years of switching between half-finished essays and unfinished code, I began to notice how the two worlds overlap. Both rely on patience, structure, and a willingness to start even when the outcome is unclear. When I first learned to code, I spent more time staring at the screen than typing. I’d watch tutorials, try examples, and give up halfway. I blamed motivation, but what I really lacked was consistency. Around that same time, I started using short daily exercises called writing prompts. They weren’t meant to improve my programming—they were just a way to wake up my brain. Ten minutes of writing before I opened my editor. No goals, no expectations. Just words. Something …  ( 12 min )

GitHub quietly slipped a new model into Copilot called “Raptor mini (Preview)”. The changelog basically said: “Raptor mini, a new experimental model, is now rolling out in GitHub Copilot to Pro, Pro+, and Free plans in Visual Studio Code… Rollout will be gradual.” …which does not tell us what it is, why it exists, or when you should pick it over the other models. So we did what devs do: we poked at the UI, looked at the supported-models table, and dug into the VS Code debug logs. And it turns out there’s enough there to form a pretty good picture of what Raptor mini actually is. This post is that picture. Raptor mini = an (OpenAI GPT-5-mini–family model fine-tuned by Microsoft/GitHub for Copilot.)[https://gh.io/copilot-openai-fine-tuned-by-microsoft] It’s served from GitHub’s Azure OpenAI …  ( 10 min )

Psychological Effects of the “Dead Internet” Erosion of Trust Digital Gaslighting Emotional Emptiness and Anxiety Fragmentation of Identity Loneliness in the Crowd Loss of Orientation in Reality “Modern man feels himself to be alone, isolated, and deeply anxious in the world he has created.” Example of Potential Manipulation In the digital era of the “dead internet,” political manipulation doesn’t come through visible campaigns, but through the silent work of bots and AI systems shaping our perception of reality. When thousands of accounts appear online praising one candidate or attacking another, the average user perceives it as “the voice of the people” — even though the comments are generated, the profiles fake, and the emotions simulated. This way, an artificial illusion of consensus or dissatisfaction is created, influencing undecided voters and discouraging participation in elections. Criticisms of the Theory Every serious theory must withstand healthy criticism to maintain credibility. Lack of Solid Evidence Humans Write Like Bots The Theory Might Be More Metaphor Than Reality Platforms Still Contain Real People Conclusion — I saw a post this morning, it sounded really convincing. — Did you check who wrote it? — Well, no… it seemed real. — That’s exactly why you need to be careful. Online, reality easily becomes simulation. — So how do I know what to believe? — By learning to read between the lines.  ( 8 min )

AI is revolutionizing the way we create content — and as WordPress developers, we can bring that power directly into our websites. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to integrate the OpenAI API with WordPress to automatically generate blog post content, product descriptions, or any text-based data you need. Why Integrate OpenAI with WordPress? By connecting OpenAI’s API with WordPress, you can: Generate SEO-friendly blog posts automatically Create AI-written summaries or product descriptions Add chat-based features or auto-reply functionality Reduce content writing time by 70–80% This kind of automation can be a real productivity booster for bloggers, agencies, and eCommerce store owners. Step 1: Get Your OpenAI API Key Step 2: Create a Simple WordPress Plugin /wp-content/plugins/wp-opena…  ( 7 min )

The Problem: GitOps Auto-Sync Doesn't Work with Helm Values If you're using GitHub Actions Runner Controller (ARC) v2 with ArgoCD for GitOps deployment, you've probably hit this frustrating wall: ArgoCD doesn't auto-sync when you change Helm values. You modify your runner configuration in Git, push, and... nothing happens. ArgoCD shows "Synced" but your changes aren't applied. You're forced to manually trigger sync every single time. Why? Because ArgoCD's Git polling doesn't detect changes in inline Helm values or even external valueFiles. It's a known limitation when using Helm charts with ArgoCD. GitHub Webhooks ❌ - Won't work if your cluster is in a private network External valueFiles ❌ - ArgoCD still doesn't detect changes reliably Checksum annotations ❌ - Too complex, requires CI/CD…  ( 9 min )

This post was originally published on my newsletter, Pragmatic Developer Experience. Subscribe there for weekly insights on the human side of DX. It’s mid-November. Your team is staring down a launch deadline that’s already slipped twice. Everyone’s exhausted. And then someone says it: “You know what would really make this pop? If we just added...” Stop right there. I get it. The temptation is real. You’re this close to shipping, and suddenly everyone has brilliant ideas about what would make the product truly shine. Your CEO wants one more integration. Your lead engineer sees an opportunity to refactor “while we’re in there anyway”. Your product manager discovered a competitor feature you “absolutely must have”. This is how launches die. Not with a bang, but with a whimper of “just one mo…  ( 9 min )

Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan kick things off with Hollywood headlines—primarily Ryan Reynolds’s upcoming Thunderbolt and Lightfoot remake—before diving headfirst into Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands. They make a strong case for why Elle Fanning’s sharp performance holds the new legacy sequel together, applaud Trachtenberg’s mastery of titillating action set pieces, and marvel at the movie’s box-office triumph and what it signals for the franchise. Next up: an all-out ranking of every Predator film (from “uh, no” to “heck yes”) complete with timestamps for easy listening, plus a bonus Sydney Sweeney detour near the end. Hosts Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan keep the chat informal, fun, and—most importantly for Yautja fans—fairly bloodthirsty. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Deep Dive Ringer favorites Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan reunite in this episode to rewatch Brian De Palma’s 1998 thriller Snake Eyes—complete with Nic Cage, Gary Sinise, and Carla Gugino. They bring their signature banter as they riff on the film’s conspiracies, set pieces, and that unforgettable opening sequence. Behind the Mic & Sponsor Shout-Out Produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo, this installment is powered by PayPal’s Pay in 4 holiday deal (get 5% back on all your merry-season buys). Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer channels on YouTube and follow them across socials for more deep dives and movie chat. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins dishes out every “sin” in Marvel’s Thunderbolts in a rapid-fire 20-minute roast, complete with their trademark snark—and the occasional “hey, is this actually kinda great?” moment. They also plug their mothership site and YouTube offshoots (@TVSins, @CommercialSins), invite you to fill out a quick poll, join their Patreon, and give a shout-out to their writing team (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, Daniel) across all their social channels. Watch on YouTube

Predators – Caravan of Garbage Mr Sunday Movies’ Caravan of Garbage review celebrates 2010’s Predators for ditching the over-produced sequels and getting back to basics: a rag-tag band of lunatics, a muddy jungle showdown and just enough fresh twists to actually feel like a step forward. It’s hailed as a fan-favorite that never got its deserved follow-up. On top of the review, the video plugs bonus content—early videos, podcasts and commentaries at bigsandwich.co—along with extended audio editions, social links, subscription channels and merch for anyone who wants to geek out even more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

When I completed High School and entered Engineering College, I was most fascinated by Hackathons. Overnight coding with your peers, building exciting products in a short period of time, I was ready to take in these over those overhyped college fests and DJ nights. But things don't fall into place as you wish. In India, you have to appear for an exam called JEE to get into Engineering Colleges. Well, for some n no. of reasons, I performed poorly in that exam and ended up at a fairly bad college. For additional context, we were the first ever batch of this college. Yes, that notorious Founding batch. So the first year begins. Wait, it doesn't. We were in November, and our batch hadn't begun yet. Two waves of COVID-19 have pushed back our academics by four months. As a consequence, we had to…  ( 8 min )

Predator: Badlands flips the script by making the iconic alien hunter the hero—and it’s working wonders, scoring rave reviews and shattering franchise opening-weekend records. This spoiler-packed review comes from The Weekly Planet podcast (new episodes every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.). For early videos and bonus episodes, swing by BigSandwich.co, and follow James and Maso on Twitter for more behind-the-scenes movie banter. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

CSS color has grown up beyond rgb() and hsl(). We now have Display P3, Oklab, OKLCH, relative colors, and color-mix(). These new tools are changing how designers and developers think about colors on the web. Unfortunately, most JavaScript color libraries fall behind. Adding new syntax or spaces often takes months, leaving developers waiting for maintainers to catch up. I wanted a different approach. Instead of shipping fixed utilities, I built Saturon: a runtime-extensible color engine that implements the entire syntax as real JavaScript objects. That means you can: Parse any valid CSS color string, even nested or experimental syntax. Convert colors across all modern spaces with spec-accurate results. Extend the system with custom spaces, functions, and syntax in a few lines. Satur…  ( 10 min )

The Pump.fun phenomenon may feel unprecedented in its combination of livestreaming and tokenomics, but patterns governing its growth, speculation, and inevitable maturation closely mirror historical cryptocurrency cycles that have played out repeatedly since Bitcoin's inception. From the ICO mania of 2017 to DeFi summer in 2020 and NFT hysteria in 2021, each wave of crypto innovation follows predictable trajectories where early participants capture asymmetric returns while late arrivals often suffer devastating losses. Understanding these historical precedents provides invaluable context for evaluating Pump.fun's current state and likely future evolution, helping both creators and traders avoid repeating mistakes that destroyed previous generations of projects while capitalizing on pattern…  ( 12 min )

As we delve into the intricacies of Prevención de Lavado de Dinero (PLD) in Mexico, I'd like to pose a question that requires careful consideration from experts in the field: Can the current reliance on risk-based approach in PLD in Mexico inadvertently create a paradox where compliance is prioritized over prevention, ultimately undermining the effectiveness of anti-money laundering efforts? In other words, is the focus on identifying and mitigating high-risk customers and transactions inadvertently shifting the focus away from a more proactive approach that targets the root causes of money laundering, such as corrupt practices and inadequate regulatory oversight? This paradox highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of PLD in Mexico, one that balances the need for compliance with the imperative to prevent illicit financial flows. What are your thoughts on this matter? Publicado automáticamente con IA/ML.  ( 6 min )

Word on the street? Deepnote is now open-source! Jakub Jurových, the Founder of Deepnote, announced on LinkedIn this week. During my research, I found out that the European Soccer Database from Kaggle has 25K+ matches, 10K+ players, and 2008–2016 seasons across 11 leagues. In this guide will use Deepnote in Windsurf to analyse the European sports data from Kaggle for three use cases: To find out which team improved most post-2012 from the data? To predict "star players" and their value, with the Top 10 players by goal impact To analyse win rates, goal differences, and home/away advantages over seasons for the teams Let's get started! You will need the following to proceed A Kaggle account Windsurf account and IDE installed on your computer A Deepnote account Deepnote is a cloud-based, col…  ( 10 min )

In the previous chapters of the Cloud App Journey series, we explored deployment, containers, scalability, observability, and performance optimization. Now it's time to face one of the most critical topics in any distributed cloud application: Security. Here are a few questions you’ve probably asked yourself at some point (or should have): How can I ensure that only authorized users can access my APIs? How do I store sensitive secrets (like connection strings) without exposing them in code or config files? How do I prevent leaked credentials from compromising the entire production environment? In this episode, we’ll walk through how to address these challenges in Azure using .NET, with practical examples for modern microservices. 1. How do we ensure that only authorized users can access th…  ( 8 min )

Vibe Coding Without Pain: A Complete Practical Guide from Real Experience Vibe coding isn't "magic in a vacuum," but a conscious technique of rapid development with a reliable framework. Over the past months, I've transitioned from Bolt.New to Copilot, Claude, Cursor, and Google AI Studio: over a thousand prompts, dozens of iterations, and many lessons. Below is not a collection of platitudes but a polished set of principles, tools, and templates that truly save time, money, and nerves as the codebase grows. The idea is simple: we move in small but precise steps, committing results to Git, asking AI to make local "diff-only" patches instead of rewriting the world, and maintaining a design system from the very first lines. Instead of "an agent that does everything for you," pair with a wi…  ( 13 min )

Unlock Your Simulations: Automated Parameter Tuning for Complex Models Stuck wrestling with a complex simulation? Spending endless hours tweaking parameters trying to match real-world data? Frustrated by the sheer number of knobs and dials, and the combinatorial explosion of possible settings? You're not alone. The core concept is simple: instead of manually searching for the best settings, use an evolutionary algorithm to automatically explore the parameter space of your model. These algorithms mimic natural selection, iteratively refining parameter sets based on how well they fit your target data. Think of it as a Darwinian process for model calibration. This approach works by creating a population of candidate parameter sets. Each set is run through the simulation, and its performance…  ( 7 min )

I built a tool to find where React components come from — even in big Next.js projects Have you ever stared at a React component in the browser and thought: “Wait… which file does this element come from again?” That was me, almost daily, while working on large Next.js and Vite projects. So I built react-source-lens — a small developer tool that lets you hover over any React element and instantly see the file path and line number where it was defined. When debugging complex React apps, you often end up in this loop: See a button, card, or modal in the browser. Open DevTools → Components tab. Try to guess which file it came from. Switch to VS Code → search → open → check. Repeat. It’s slow, context-breaking, and frustrating — especially in large codebases with nested components. React …  ( 7 min )

Enfim, você começou a trabalhar em um emprego com um salário maior que a média do mercado. Talvez ganhando acima de 10 mil, ou até mais de 20 mil. Mas continua gastando mais do que ganha. Esse é um alerta importante. O problema não está no quanto você ganha, mas no quanto você gasta sem controle. Falta gestão, planejamento e principalmente educação financeira. Gestão financeira pessoal não precisa ser algo complexo. Pode começar com um caderno, uma planilha ou até um aplicativo. O importante é saber para onde o dinheiro está indo. O cartão de crédito pode ser um aliado, se usado com consciência. O segredo é concentrar os gastos nele, tratar o limite como se fosse o seu dinheiro e parar de usar o cartão de débito. Quando o salário cair, pague o cartão, os boletos, invista uma parte e siga c…  ( 7 min )

Introdução Este artigo implementa um sistema web para acionamento remoto de periféricos. O sistema web é composto do servidor Apache para hospedar a página em HTML e CSS, além de habilitar o módulo CGI para controle de GPIO. Esse sistema completo será implementado na Banana Pi. O acesso a página web será restrito apenas à rede local em que a Banana Pi está conectada. Por isso, o acionamento remoto é realizado por qualquer dispositivo da rede local. O periférico de controle utilizado é um led. Esse projeto foi concebido dessa forma simples e reduzida apenas para validar o funcionamento do sistema como uma ideia inicial que pode expandir para outras aplicações. Requisitos Arquitetura Dependências Desenvolvimento Conclusão Referências Banana Pi M2 Zero com GPIO disponível Cartão SD com Ras…  ( 12 min )

What is Material 3? Material 3 (a.k.a. Material You) is the latest version of Google’s Material Design system (released with Android 12+). personalization, dynamic color, and adaptive UI. In Jetpack Compose, it’s supported by: import androidx.compose.material3.* Area Material 2 Material 3 (New) Why It Matters (Interview Tip) 🎨 Theming System Static color palette (light/dark) Dynamic color system — UI automatically adapts colors from wallpaper (via Material You / Monet engine) More user personalization & consistency with system theme 🧱 Components Old components (Button, TextField, etc.) New & redesigned ones: FilledTonalButton, OutlinedCard, AssistChip, SuggestionChip, etc. More flexible + accessible UI components ⚙️ Typography Hardcoded Typography styles Typography wit…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR: Turn VSCode Webviews into complex React apps with hot reload in development and a secure bundle-based setup in production. A VS Code extension whose Webview is a React + TypeScript app. HMR (Fast Refresh) in development via Vite. A Content Security Policy (CSP) safe production build. Scaffold the extension Create the React app Fix TS project boundaries Wire up the Webview panel Processing the Vite generated HTML Vite configuration Run in development Build & publish What's next Github Implementation First install yeoman and the VS Code extension generator: npm install --global yo generator-code yo code When prompted, choose: New Extension (TypeScript) Bundler: Unbundled (we’ll handle UI bundling separately with Vite) Package manager: npm Fill in the other fields (name, identifier,…  ( 10 min )

You’ve been there. What started as a clean, elegant script to solve a specific problem has slowly, almost imperceptibly, grown into a sprawling codebase. Logic becomes tangled, data flows are opaque, and performance starts to degrade. This experience is a universal rite of passage for developers. As complexity scales, the clean lines of our early code blur, and we're left managing a system that feels more chaotic than controlled. This challenge is magnified tenfold in demanding fields like generative AI and large language model (LLM) development, where data processing speed and code clarity are not just best practices—they are fundamental requirements. The secret to taming this complexity doesn't lie in some obscure library or advanced design pattern. It lies in mastering the fundamentals.…  ( 12 min )

Speak life over yourself every single day. Your words carry power—use them to uplift, to build, and to move forward. Say “I can,” even when it’s hard, and “I will,”👊 even when it seems far. The way you speak to yourself shapes the way you see the world and your place in it. Choose to be your own encourager💪, your own reminder of greatness. What you declare today becomes your strength tomorrow.  ( 6 min )

We've all used Command + Shift + F to search across our codebases. There's a hidden gem here which helps us supercharge our search queries — regex (Regular Expression) search: Let's take a look at how can leverage regex to: Find (locate patterns that normal search can't detect) Find & Replace (Use groups and backreferences in regex to replace patterns) Everything a normal text search can do + stuff like: Find TODO comments mentioning a specific user - \/\/\s*TODO:.*username Locate all console logs - console\.(log|warn|error)\( and many more… Time for an interesting example: One day you stumble upon this code: ... At first glance, it looks fine — but Tailwind can’t understand it. Why? Tailwind scans your files for ex…  ( 7 min )

There are many ways to deploy a website using different technology, but doing it with AWS services takes your skills and game to the next level. One a beginner developer can gauge their learnings on is using AWS Amplify and GitHub for deploying a Static Website. Unlocking something that helps in your entry-level projects—whether it’s a small website or a useful tool—is not just beginner’s luck; it’s progress. For starters, it's important to first understand the tools needed to successfully follow the steps and instructions. An AWS Account and Basic Understanding of AWS IAM GitHub Account Basic Understanding of Web Technologies Create a new React App (or directly deploy through GitHub Page) On your local host: a. run using npm run dev (for actual React App) b. run using npx serve (for stat…  ( 8 min )

Part 2 of the Laravel Factory Patterns series Part 1: Stop Writing Arrays in Your Tests Part 2: Building the Data Factory Package (you are here) Originally published on barrento.dev After my last article on using Laravel factories with Data Objects, I kept thinking: why should only Laravel developers get this elegant API? If you're building framework-agnostic PHP packages, you face a problem. You need realistic test data, but you can't depend on Laravel's factory system. So you end up writing repetitive array construction code in every test, violating DRY and making maintenance a nightmare. I built Data Factory to solve this. When you're building a PHP SDK or package that works with any framework (or no framework), test data becomes painful: // Every test looks like this it('processes a …  ( 11 min )

[Web]N1SAML This is the challenge I had spend 90% of time to do but I didn’t solve this challenge on time, so sad. https://exp10it.io/ server. healthcheck service’s port to internet. To reach the step (1) – the internal SSO service, we should get RCE on healthcheck server. There is a feature on this server that we can make curl command with any argument: this crazy report (https://hackerone.com/reports/3293801), we can use --engine option load any shared library on the file system to get RCE. healthcheck server download our malicious file sp) and identity provider (IdP) exchange SAML Metadata file, you can see example in idp-metadata.xml file in source code. That file contains those main information: – The certificate, that includes public key. Note that we mainly have two type o…  ( 9 min )

Sometimes you inject a signal from a service, and it’s read-only, but you still want the user to edit it inside your component. @Component({ selector: 'user-editor', template: ` ` }) export class UserEditor { readonly user = inject(UserService).userSignal; // Signal readonly username = computed(() => this.user().name); // Signal } How do you make that happen without breaking immutability? That’s where linkedSignal() comes in. Linked Signal creates a local writable signal that stays in sync with the original one, so you can use it for two-way binding with the familiar banana-in-a-box syntax [(model)]. @Component({ selector: 'user-editor', template: ` ` }) export class UserEditor { readonly user = inject(UserService).userSignal; // Signal readonly username = computed(() => this.user().name); // Signal readonly editableUsername = linkedSignal(() => this.username()); } Keeps your parent state immutable Allows local edits in the child Feels natural for Angular developers That’s the beauty of linkedSignal. It bridges Angular’s modern signal world with the old-school simplicity of banana-in-a-box syntax. Now the linked signal may hold a value that’s either coming from the service or modified locally by the user. You can use a computed signal to compare the original value with the current value of the linked signal: readonly valueSource = computed(() => this.username() === this.editableUsername() ? 'remote' : 'local'); The valueSourcesignal now tells you whether the current value is local (changed by the user) or remote (still matches the service). If you found this useful, follow me for more posts about Angular Signals, NgRx Signal Store, and building scalable Angular apps.  ( 7 min )

I recently attended GOTO conference in Copenhagen (https://gotocph.com/2025, you can find the slides for some of the presentations there) and would like to share some of the interesting topics. Problems which stem from architecture are still there. Decisions related to architecture are hard to make and hard to change while most often they need to be made before we know all the context. I attended quite a few talks related to this topic but I think Daniel Terhorst-North brings especially useful summary to tackle the problem: keep things simple as "complex system can only evolve from working simple one" (paraphrased John Galls' statement) avoid speculative generality, do not guess to be able to create some generic components - this comes from Donald Knuth's sentence "premature optimization is the root of all evil (97%)" and it just means we should not over-engineer do not miss a chance to optimize critical parts - this comes from the 2. part of Donald Knuth's sentence "Yet we should not pass up our opportunities in that critical 3 %" - we should not under-engineer as well learn to sketch - sketching is different skill than developing and it allows to create good prototypes which potentially can even be released (to me, it has much in common with vertical slicing technique) I personally think that all above points are related to all the aspects of IT industry, not only architecture. "Premature optimization" statement was originally about the code performance but in my view, besides architecture, together with other concepts it also concerns quality (tests), devops and others.  ( 6 min )

TL;DR (commands) # In your project root npm install expo@^54.0.0 npx expo install --fix npx expo-doctor npx expo start -c The local CLI no longer supports older commands like expo upgrade and expo doctor --fix-dependencies. The modern flow uses npm install expo@^54, expo install --fix to align peer deps, and expo-doctor for checks. Enable web browsing in Cursor so it can consult the official docs: Install SDK 54 core package npm install expo@^54.0.0 Align dependencies to SDK 54 npx expo install --fix Verify and follow any suggestions npx expo-doctor Use Node 18/20 if possible. If you switch Node versions, reinstall deps (delete node_modules + your lockfile, then npm i). Start fresh npx expo start -c Open in the latest Expo Go (which supports SDK 54). brew install nvm mkdir -p ~/.nvm echo 'export NVM_DIR="$HOME/.nvm"' >> ~/.zshrc echo '[ -s "/opt/homebrew/opt/nvm/nvm.sh" ] && . "/opt/homebrew/opt/nvm/nvm.sh"' >> ~/.zshrc source ~/.zshrc # Install and use Node 20 nvm install 20 nvm use 20 node -v npm -v Upgrading Expo SDK walkthrough  ( 7 min )

Understanding ACID Properties in SQL Transactions Intro That’s where ACID properties come in. They ensure our transactions are reliable, safe, and consistent, even when things go wrong. In this blog, let’s break down ACID with SQL examples using a simple Accounts What is ACID? Atomicity → All or nothing (no partial transactions). Consistency → Data must remain valid before and after a transaction. Isolation → Transactions run independently of each other. Durability → Once committed, changes are permanent (even after crash). We’ll create an Accounts table with a balance check to avoid negative values. CREATE TABLE Accounts ( INSERT INTO Accounts VALUES Atomicity Example: Money transfer (Rollback midway) START TRANSACTION; -- Deduct ₹1000 from Alice -- Add ₹1000 to Bob -- Oops! Something went wrong -- Check balances (should remain unchanged) Consistency Example: Insert a record with negative balance INSERT INTO Accounts VALUES (104, 'Naveens', -500); Isolation Imagine two sessions running at the same time: Session 1: START TRANSACTION; SELECT * FROM Accounts WHERE acc_no = 103; Durability START TRANSACTION; SELECT * FROM Accounts WHERE acc_no = 102; Final Thoughts The ACID properties are the backbone of reliable databases. Atomicity → No partial updates Consistency → Always valid data Isolation → Independent transactions Durability → Permanent changes So next time you run a SQL transaction, remember: ACID is silently ensuring your data stays safe, even if things go wrong.  ( 7 min )

As a Senior Recruiting Director with over two decades in the tech industry, my primary role is to decode the talent market, providing a strategic lens for ambitious professionals. Today, I’m turning that lens on Google. After an exhaustive, meticulous review of over 500 current job postings on their official careers portal (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results), a clear, data-driven narrative has emerged about the future of its most iconic product: Search. This isn't just about filling roles; it’s a strategic mobilization of talent to redefine how the world accesses information. Each job description was a breadcrumb, and by assembling them, we can map out Google's product and engineering roadmap. The most profound insight is the foundational shift to an AI-native …  ( 19 min )

Just passed AWS Solutions Architect Associate on my first attempt! But this isn't another "I passed!" post - it's about leveraging cloud security expertise for federal defense contracting roles in Huntsville where security professionals protect national security infrastructure. Federal contractors aren't just looking for cloud engineers - they need professionals who understand: Compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, RMF) Security-first architecture Cost optimization for government contracts Multi-account strategies for classified/unclassified separation The AWS SAA provides the foundation, but it's just the beginning for federal work. After founding and scaling an MSP to $160K+ revenue with zero security breaches across 37+ business clients, I learned that production security isn't t…  ( 8 min )

So today, something happened at work. Suddenly, the typecheck that used to take roughly 60 seconds started taking more than 8 minutes. Since typechecking is in our pre-commit hook, all the devs were complaining, everyone was making commits by force-skipping the git hooks, and I was tasked with finding the root cause. git bisect. Working with atomic git commits just means your commits are of the smallest possible size. Each commit does one, and only one, simple thing that can be summed up in a simple sentence. Btw, if you feel you need to add an "and" to your commit message, that should be two commits. Luckily, my teammates are pretty good at following basic git practices, so all our commits were properly described and atomic. The history looked something like this (not the real one, just a…  ( 7 min )

If you've ever shipped a Tailwind project and noticed your CSS file is surprisingly large, you're not alone. By default, Tailwind can generate a hefty stylesheet, but with proper configuration, you can dramatically reduce it often to under 10KB. Tailwind generates thousands of utility classes. Without proper setup, all of them end up in your production build, even the ones you never use. The solution? Content purging and smart configuration. This is the most critical step. Tell Tailwind where your template files are: module.exports = { content: [ './src/**/*.{html,js,jsx,ts,tsx,vue,svelte}', './public/index.html', ], theme: { extend: {}, }, } 💡 Important: Avoid dynamic class names like bg-${color}-500. Tailwind can't detect these during the build process. Use complete…  ( 7 min )

#acid #deadlock #logging #sql Intro Schema Setup CREATE TABLE Accounts ( INSERT INTO Accounts VALUES Let’s try transferring 500 from Alice to Bob but roll it back before committing. -- Start transaction -- Deduct from Alice -- Add to Bob -- Check balances before rollback -- Rollback transaction -- Check balances after rollback Deadlock Simulation We’ll simulate this using two sessions: Session 1 -- Now try updating Alice (but Alice is locked by Session 1) Log-Based Recovery Let’s test this: -- Start transaction -- Update a record -- Rollback ROLLBACK; Key Takeaways Atomicity: All or nothing – rollback prevents partial updates. Deadlock: Two transactions waiting for each other’s lock → system resolves it. Log-Based Recovery: Every change is logged so the DB can recover from crashes.  ( 7 min )

After weeks of effort, late-night debugging, and countless commits, my Cloud Resume Challenge is finally complete. This project wasn’t just about hosting a résumé on AWS. It was about learning real-world cloud engineering practices, from IAM fundamentals to Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and supply chain security. In this post, I’ll tie everything together, walk through the full journey, and share what I learned. Throughout the challenge, I split the work into five chunks. Here’s a recap: Chunk 0 - Access, Credentials, and Certification Prep Got AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. Created and secured an AWS Organization (1 org, 2 OUs, MFA everywhere). Configured billing alerts (\$0.01 threshold 🚨). 👉 Read Chunk 0 Blog Chunk 1 - Building the Front-End Created my résumé with …  ( 10 min )

Hi there! If you've built frontend application, you've obviously faced the problem of the state management: initializing, editing, computing states and reacting to its changes. There are a huge count of solutions for it. For example, React has useState/useReducer with a lot of libraries, Vue - ref and reactive, Angular and Solid - signals. Guess what am I going to talk about? Of course, about the last one! Signals is getting popular last time. Why? Signals are predictable. They do exactly what you want them to do! Signals are simple. They give you an intuitive API: getters, setters, computeds (calculate value based on another one) and effects (react to value's changing). Signals are magicable - the predictable behaviour and simple API make you really happy and give a sense, which can be d…  ( 12 min )

AI conversations often blur everything into one big category, as if every model behaved the same way or solved the same type of problem. But in practice, the systems we call “AI” can be fundamentally different depending on how they’re built and what they’re meant to do. A simple contrast illustrates this well: 📌 The AI that writes a poem doesn’t function like the AI that detects fraud. Even though both fall under the same umbrella, they rely on two distinct approaches with different strengths: Traditional AI learns patterns and returns fixed, predictable outputs. It’s built for reliability forecasts, anomaly detection, classification, risk scoring. Generative AI produces something new: text, images, code, designs. Rather than selecting a predefined answer, it creates one based on what it has learned. Both approaches matter, both solve different problems, and both can even coexist within the same project. So here’s the real question to reflect on: Which type of AI is the best fit for the problem you’re solving right now? We explored this contrast in a recent short: Why Not All AI Works the Same Are you building more with generative models lately, or do traditional ML pipelines still drive your core systems?  ( 6 min )

I recently completed one of the most challenging milestones of my framework: the ORM and QueryBuilder system. It’s a complex component that required deep understanding of OOP, SQL abstraction, and design principles. The Goal I wanted to understand what truly happens behind the scenes when writing fluent database queries. Instead of using Laravel or Symfony, I decided to build my own ORM from scratch — focusing on architecture, not shortcuts. The Soft ORM system is inspired by modern framework technologies, but built entirely from scratch. Every Model represents a table, and the QueryBuilder dynamically generates and executes SQL statements. Execution Flow User::find(1) → Extends the base Model Model.php → Creates the instance and forwards static calls to the QueryBuilder QueryBuilder.php → Builds the SQL query (SELECT * FROM ...) Database.php → Singleton PDO that executes the query ResultSet → Handles model hydration Pattern Purpose Active Record Each Model manages its table and CRUD operations. Builder The QueryBuilder constructs SQL queries fluently. Dependency Injection PDO is injected via container for separation of concerns. Chain of Responsibility Methods like where() and join() return self for chaining. Fail Fast Design Invalid Model structures throw ModelStructureException. Writing an ORM from scratch forces a focus on architecture, abstraction, and class responsibility. It reveals the value of separation between logic, data, and infrastructure layers. The first unit tests for the QueryBuilder validate SQL generation and parameter binding. They ensure the ORM behaves consistently before adding advanced features such as relationships and eager loading. Try It Out Repository: GitHub – dev-iadicola/soft-php-mvc bash git clone https://github.com/dev-iadicola/soft-php-mvc.git cd soft-php-mvc composer install php soft serve  ( 6 min )

Cleanup of Inactive AD Accounts (User & Computer) – Over 1 Year Old Security Risks: Inactive accounts are vulnerable to misuse or compromise. License Wastage: Consumes unnecessary licenses in environments like Microsoft 365. Administrative Overhead: Clutters AD with obsolete entries, complicating management. Compliance Gaps: May violate policies such as ARPAN which mandate timely account lifecycle management. Solution Implement a PowerShell-based automated process that: Identifies all user and computer accounts that have not logged on in over 365 days. Exports these accounts to CSV files for review and audit purposes. Deletes the reviewed accounts safely (with optional backup and logging steps). PowerShell Script (Summary): Enhanced Security: Minimizes attack surface by eliminating dormant accounts. Compliance Assurance: Meets ARPAN and internal audit standards for account lifecycle. Operational Efficiency: Reduces clutter in AD, improving admin productivity. Cost Optimization: Frees up licenses and reduces overhead in systems like Office 365 or Azure AD. Power shell script: Import-Module ActiveDirectory $timeThreshold = (Get-Date).AddDays(-365) $inactiveUsers = Get-ADUser -Filter {LastLogonDate -lt $timeThreshold -and Enabled -eq $true} -Properties LastLogonDate | $inactiveUsers | Export-Csv -Path "C:\ADCleanup\InactiveUsers.csv" -NoTypeInformation $inactiveComputers = Get-ADComputer -Filter {LastLogonDate -lt $timeThreshold -and Enabled -eq $true} -Properties LastLogonDate | $inactiveComputers | Export-Csv -Path "C:\ADCleanup\InactiveComputers.csv" -NoTypeInformation  ( 7 min )

Absolutely, Thiyagarajan. Below is a complete, step-by-step migration guide in plain text for moving from Microsoft ADCS to Sectigo Certificate Manager. You can copy this into a Word document and format it as needed. Every step is explicitly detailed — including clicks, commands, and validation — so anyone following this guide can execute the migration without missing a single action. Author: Thiyagarajan Date: 11-Nov-2025 Purpose: Migrate from Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) to Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM) for modern, automated certificate lifecycle management. Project Overview Pre-Migration Assessment Sectigo Platform Setup Sectigo Connector Deployment Template Mapping Enrollment Policy Configuration Certificate Migration Validation & Monitoring Roll…  ( 8 min )

In cloud computing, storage is a service that enables users and organizations to store, manage, and retrieve data via the internet rather than utilizing actual hardware on-site, such as local servers or hard drives. Public Storage is a cloud-based service that enables users to store and retrieve data via the internet. It is scalable, secure, and highly available. It is based on Azure's worldwide infrastructure, which makes it possible for businesses to effectively manage and distribute data, including documents, media files, backups, and online assets. Step 1 In the Microsoft Azure portal Search Bar, type Storage Accounts and hit enter, and the storage accounts with an icon will gray out Step 2 storage accounts and select + create Step 3 Storage account environment, Resource Group sec…  ( 8 min )

By definition, fault tolerance is the ability of a system to continue operating despite the failures in one of more components. This is highly applicable in terms of a distributed system application and in order to achieve it we need to take some actions. In this article, I'll cover up some strategies that can be followed, in the application level, to handle failures better overall. The main challenge in a distributed system is the communication between nodes, since they're exposed to network, software and hardware failures. Since we cannot handle directly hardware faults, we must ensure our hole system is designed to tolerate software/network failures at edge points. Overall, it's easier to ask when they don't fail actually. All of our strategies will have the same objective: not overwhel…  ( 11 min )

In version 2 of the WebForms Core technology, the section related to creating Action Controls in the server-side WebForms class has been completely redesigned. In the previous version, this class used a complex structure based on a list of objects (NameAndValueCollection), which, despite its high flexibility, was not optimal in terms of performance and memory consumption. In the new version, this structure has been replaced by StringBuilder, which has led to a significant improvement in processing speed and reduced resource consumption. This fundamental transformation has significantly increased the efficiency of the system and provided a suitable platform for processing data on a large scale. version 2 - simple and efficient versus Previous version - complex and expensive Note: After ver…  ( 9 min )

The Setup: A Developer's Hubris So there I was, Friday night, 11:47 PM. My test suite? Green as grass. Coverage? A beautiful 94.7%. My code? Love it!! Proud of myself... I had done everything right: Unit tests - Checked Integration tests - Checked Edge cases covered - Checked That weird bug from last sprint? Fixed and tested - Checked My confidence? Through the roof - Checked I pushed to production, closed my laptop with that satisfying thunk, and packed my bags. This weekend, I was conquering Kaiwara Betta, a modest 4,200-foot trek in Karnataka. Because I'm the kind of person who carries their laptop on mountain treks (don't judge me, we're all broken in our own ways), I figured if anything went wrong, I'd have cell service at the peak. Saturday morning, 4 AM. I'm at the base of Kaiwara…  ( 10 min )

1. JS中的对象 JS 的对象是“动态的”，可以随时增删属性。 const student = {}; student['name'] = '小明';// 或者 student.name = '小明'; console.log(student); 输出 {name: '小明'} 但是 const student = {}; student[name] = '小明'; console.log(student); 输出 {"": '小明'}//或者直接报错 因为student[name] = '小明';此时 name 是一个未定义的变量，而不是字符串。 var 是函数作用域（function-scoped）或全局（若在全局声明）。 function test() { if (true) { var a = 1; let b = 2; const c = 3; } console.log(a); // 1 —— var 在函数内可访问 console.log(b); // ReferenceError(引用错误): b is not defined console.log(c); // ReferenceError: c is not defined } test(); JavaScript 执行代码前，引擎会先扫描整个作用域里的变量和函数声明。它会先“记住”有哪些变量或函数存在。这个过程叫 “提升”（Hoisting）。 所谓“提升”，意思是： 声明语句虽然写在后面，但在执行时， 它的“声明部分”会像被提前到作用域的最上方一样生效。 不是真的移动代码，只是引擎提前知道了变量的名字。 所以，在代码执行时，你可以在声明之前访问这个变量—— 区别 var console.log(a); // 输出: undefine…  ( 8 min )

Ever wondered why your Express app suddenly hits memory limits when handling large file uploads? Or why understanding the difference between TCP and UDP matters for your real-time chat application? The answer lies in the network layers that power every backend system—and as Node.js developers, we interact with these layers more than we realize. When you write http.createServer() or use fs.createReadStream(), you're directly working with abstractions built on network layer principles. Understanding these fundamentals helps you: Debug connection issues faster Optimize data transfer for better performance Choose the right protocols for your use case Handle large payloads without crashing your server The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model divides network communication into seven layers. …  ( 8 min )

Jeff Su’s video spills four game-changing ChatGPT hacks—Prompt Reversal to pull apart winning prompts, the 5-Minute Amplifier to turn one idea into tons of formats, the Red Team Technique for AI self-critique, and Blueprint Scaffolding to force ChatGPT to map its logic first. Real examples make it dead simple to apply, and these tricks alone cut his AI workflow in half. He also drops links to a free HubSpot e-book, a detailed blog post, an AI course waitlist, Notion Command Center setup, and other goodies so you can supercharge your own productivity in any role. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Today marks my 100th consecutive day of coding! 🎉 Each day included a small win: This journey taught me that consistency beats motivation. 📈 You can check my progress here 👉 github.com/amankureshi Here’s to the next 100 days of creating, learning, and growing as a developer! 💻🔥  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just dropped “Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less,” poking fun at every nitpickable moment in the latest Marvel outing—yet they secretly admit it might actually be pretty great. Expect their signature rapid-fire “sins” countdown, quick jokes, and cheeky commentary on plot holes, character flubs, and visual goofs. Love the roast? Hit up their links: watch more on YouTube, join the Discord or Reddit, fill out their sinful poll, and consider backing the small CinemaSins team on Patreon for exclusive perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A New High? – Predator: Badlands Review Predator: Badlands has defied expectations, becoming the franchise’s second PG-13 entry (since 2004’s Alien vs Predator) to win over both fans and critics—and it’s already smashing opening-weekend box-office records. Shifting the Predator from villain to leading man in this Alien crossover clearly paid off. This spoiler-packed review comes from The Weekly Planet podcast, dropping every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts (and everywhere else you find podcasts). For early videos, bonus episodes and merch, head over to BigSandwich.co. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Meet Chem‑R: The AI That Thinks Like a Chemist Ever wondered if a computer could reason through chemistry the way a scientist does? Scientists have created Chem‑R, an AI that learns chemistry step by step, just like a student mastering a new language. With Chem‑R, the future of chemistry feels more like a collaborative adventure than a solitary lab grind. Stay tuned—the next breakthrough might just be a few clicks away. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Chem-R: Learning to Reason as a Chemist 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 25 min )

Welcome to this week's Top 7, where the DEV editorial team handpicks their favorite posts from the previous week. Congrats to all the authors that made it onto the list 👏 jQuery Will Outlive Half of Today’s JavaScript Frameworks - Here's Why Sylwia Laskowska ・ Nov 5 #webdev #javascript #programming #discuss @sylwia-lask argues that jQuery is far from dead, suggesting its continued existence is due to economic reality, not technical excellence. They point out that huge platforms like WordPress rely on it, making the cost of removal far higher than the cost of keeping the legacy code. Tailwind CSS Won the War... But We're the Losers Elvis Sautet ・ Nov 7 #tailwindcss #webdev #css #productivity @elvissautet shares a personal realiz…  ( 10 min )

Hi everyone! Today I want to talk (or remind) about a really cool and practical pattern called the Result type. I think this article will be short, but interesting for those who haven’t worked with this approach before and are tired of callback hell and unexpected exceptions when developing web applications. It’s simple — stop using exceptions for normal business logic. Exceptions are meant for truly exceptional cases, situations that are not expected during normal program execution. But in many applications, we often see business logic built on exceptions, which is actually an anti-pattern. If an error is likely to happen during normal business logic, it is not an exceptional case by definition. Today, we’ll look at a cleaner alternative from the perspective of business logic — the Result…  ( 8 min )

Learn to build a console-based To-Do List Manager in Python with this step-by-step tutorial. Covers task addition, viewing, deletion, and exit functionality using lists and loops. In this article, we will deconstruct a simple yet functional To-Do List Manager built in Python. You will learn how to create an interactive console application that allows users to add new tasks, view all existing tasks, delete specific tasks, and exit the program gracefully. We will break down the code step-by-step, explaining the use of lists, while loops, if statements, and list methods like append() and pop(). By the end of this guide, you will have a solid understanding of the logic behind building a basic command-line application and be able to extend it with your own features. WATCH VIDEO: Python Beginn…  ( 10 min )

A lot of people ask me why I hate SharedPreferences, and at my job some people are even arguing with me that SharedPreferences are a good thing and that they don't lead to any problems whatsoever. But from my six years of development experience and more than 15 projects, I know that SharedPreferences are literally the number one cause of ANRs in many popular apps and third-party frameworks. You will always have ANRs because of them, no matter what you do (no, edit doesn't help!). And in this post I will spill expose why you should remove SharedPreferences from your project ASAP. The problem isn't how SharedPreferences are implemented internally - it's in the paradigm of providing synchronous access to disk data. A priori, this will always lead to problems, because by definition of synchro…  ( 15 min )

Exploring the Frontiers: Humanoid Robotics, LLM Advancements, and Cybersecurity Imperatives This post delves into a series of cutting-edge developments across AI, robotics, business, and cybersecurity. We'll examine: Xpeng's IRON Robot: A sophisticated humanoid robot showcasing advanced AI and bionic capabilities, capable of mimicking human movements and processing billions of operations per second. Polaris Alpha (GPT 5.1): The public beta release of what is widely believed to be GPT 5.1, offering unprecedented free access on OpenRouter with a significant context window (256K) and output limit. Fruitist's Unicorn Status: A remarkable case study of a startup transforming a simple commodity (blueberries) into a billion-dollar enterprise, highlighting innovative business models. Google's Gmail Security Alert: An urgent warning to 3 billion users regarding password vulnerabilities, emphasizing the critical need for robust cybersecurity practices. Next-Gen Quantum Dots: Advancements in display technology poised to bring consumer TVs closer to true HDR color standards. Domestic AI Hardware: Minghe's launch of the MS-R1, a mini AI workstation featuring the world's first Arm-based platform with a domestic CPU, signaling a shift in hardware development. NotebookLM Enhancements: Google's ongoing efforts to refine AI-powered research tools. TikTok's Lead Genie: A new AI chatbot aimed at enhancing user interaction and lead generation on social platforms. Vivo X300 Series: Innovations in mobile technology, including a 200MP Zeiss telephoto lens. AI's Data Center Demand: The escalating need for data center infrastructure to support AI growth, with a focus on energy efficiency and future concepts. Join us as we unpack the technical intricacies and market implications of these transformative technologies. #AI #Robotics #LLM #Cybersecurity #Hardware #DisplayTech #Stelixx #StelixxInsights  ( 7 min )

When people ask what is depreciation, the answer used to be simple. You bought equipment, used it for a few years, and its value dropped as it aged. Every server or laptop had a predictable life cycle and a clear replacement point. Today, that picture has changed. Most IT environments now rely on cloud platforms and SaaS tools that are rented, not owned. These digital assets do not wear out, but they still lose value when they become outdated, underused, or too costly to maintain. That is why businesses need to rethink what depreciation means in the cloud era. It is no longer just about physical wear and tear but about understanding how digital assets lose efficiency, usefulness, and return on investment over time. What Is Depreciation To understand how the cloud has changed asset manage…  ( 12 min )

🔹 Cloud Computing — AWS, Azure, Google Cloud 🔹 AI & Machine Learning — TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn Cybersecurity — Ethical hacking, risk management 🔹 Data Analysis — SQL, Excel, Power BI 🔹 DevOps — Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines 🔹 Mobile Development — Swift, Kotlin, Flutter 🔹 Web Development — React, Angular, Vue.js 🔹 Blockchain — Smart contracts, Solidity 🔹 UI/UX Design — Figma, Adobe XD 🔹 Project Management — Agile, Scrum, Jira 💬 Like for more!  ( 6 min )

Windows application developers are currently adding support for the Arm architecture because they want to enable native app performance on new Windows on Arm Copilot+ PCs. If you are looking for ways to build and test Windows on Arm software, you have several options to choose from. You can run Windows on Arm on a laptop, you can use cloud-based virtual machines, or you can leverage CI/CD platforms like GitHub Actions to access Windows on Arm. Another option is to create Windows on Arm virtual machines directly on Amazon EC2 instances running AWS Graviton processors. Read on to find out how to install and run Windows on Arm virtual machines on a Graviton-based EC2 instance. I have created two bash scripts to streamline the creation and management of your virtual machines. Here are the…  ( 11 min )

After guiding numerous enterprises through architectural transformations, I've observed a recurring challenge: the transition to Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) often comes with unexpected complexities. Consider a scenario where your organization invests $300,000 in EDA to alleviate bottlenecks. Six months later, debugging time triples, operational costs soar by 40%, and your team is mired in tracing failures across distributed systems rather than innovating new features. This isn't an exception—it's a common outcome when the trade-offs of EDA aren't fully understood. The allure of EDA is undeniable: decouple services, scale independently, and mirror the agility of your competitors. However, many find that they have exchanged one set of issues for a more intricate one. In my experience acr…  ( 9 min )

This project was part of the development of a large international ride-hailing platform handling over 10 million rides per year. I led the design and implementation of the licensed fleet integration — a system that enabled more than 150 000 drivers to operate legally through partner taxi companies, processing 40 000 daily rides and ensuring full compliance with local regulations. In this article, I’ll share how we built this system end-to-end — from architecture and backend logic to admin dashboards and receipt processing — and what lessons we learned along the way. Before we implemented this feature, drivers in the ride-hailing app worked directly with us — they registered in the app themselves and, after completing a ride, paid a commission (about 8% per order). The goal was to shift fr…  ( 14 min )

.NET 10 (LTS) and C# 14 dropped today — November 11, 2025. As an LTS release, .NET 10 is supported through November 14, 2028. This post is your concise, code‑first tour of what's new across the stack: runtime, C#, ASP.NET Core, and EF Core 10. Because this release meaningfully changes how you start small (file‑based apps), how you compose APIs (Minimal API validation + OpenAPI 3.1), and how you model data (EF Core 10 complex types & JSON). And C# 14 is packed with quality‑of‑life and performance wins. What’s New in .NET 10 What’s New in C# 14 What’s New in ASP.NET Core in .NET 10 What’s New in EF Core 10 Other Changes in .NET 10 Migration Notes & Practical Tips Summary File‑Based Apps (single‑file C#) C# now behaves like a first‑class scripting language for CLIs and utilities. You can ru…  ( 10 min )

I recently wanted to use Solid Cache for a new MVP I'm building out in Ruby on Rails. One thing I wanted was for this to all be deployed to a PaaS and in this case I was using Heroku. While I know Rails 8 pushes hard for Kamal and rolling your own deployment, for a lot of early projects it's nice to just have all the DevOps and CI/CD taken care of for you. This creates a problem when it comes to Solid Cache. Rails recommends running these with SQLite and in fact I have a production application using SQLite for everything that works amazing. However, Heroku is an ephemeral application server and as such, wipes out your SQLite stores on every deployment. Since this was an MVP I really just wanted to manage one database rather than introduce Redis or another instance of Postgres. After a lo…  ( 11 min )

Hey everyone — over the last few months, I’ve been building SignumFlow, an API-first system for uploading documents and running programmatic workflows. I built this because most workflow/e-signature platforms are UI-first. They require you to send users to their hosted UI and work inside their UX expectations — which is great for non-technical teams, but restrictive if you want everything embedded directly into your product. I wanted something closer to Stripe-style developer ergonomics, but for docs + approval routing. So I built SignumFlow. Right now SignumFlow supports: Uploading documents Starting workflows (sequential + parallel routing) Retrieving workflow + document state Developer portal → get API keys, view usage, see quickstarts No UI is required, just call the API, handle respon…  ( 7 min )

Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) are used for processing sequential or time-series data by maintaining a hidden states that captures memory of past inputs within a sequence. They have a feedback loop, meaning each output depends on the previous inputs — making them ideal for tasks like sentiment analysis or speech recognition. However, RNNs face key challenges: Vanishing gradient problem – they struggle to learn long-term dependencies. Limited memory – as sequences get longer, they gradually forget earlier information. Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks come into the picture as an improved version of RNNs, designed to solve the problems of vanishing gradients and long-term dependency. Unlike traditional RNNs, LSTMs have a memory cell that helps retain important information for longer durations — allowing them to "remember" context across longer sequences. Architecture Overview: Forget Gate: Decides which part of the previous cell state to keep or forget. Input Gate: It is actually the one that adds new information into the memory cell. Output Gate: Controls what information is passed to the next step. Real use case: Grammar correction tools like QuillBot, which rely on understanding long text dependencies to rephrase sentences accurately. However LSTM face key challenges: Computationally Expensive Requires more memory. LSTMs can’t analyze an entire sentence at once since they process information sequentially, step by step. Key Features: Capable of performing Sequence-to-Sequence tasks (e.g., language translation). Built using multiple encoder–decoder layers for deeper understanding.  ( 6 min )

📝 Introduction Every chart tells a story. That’s the problem we wanted to solve with ChartStud, an AI-powered data visualization tool that lets teams create, edit, and share charts together — in real time. In this post, I’ll walk you through how we built real-time chart collaboration from idea → design → implementation. ⚡️ The Problem Before this feature, teams often shared screenshots or exported charts to review updates. We wanted something like Figma for data visualization — where you could: 💡 The Idea The vision was simple: "One shared workspace for charts where every change syncs instantly — no refresh, no confusion." ⚙️ The Tech Behind It We built the collaboration feature using: Socket.io → for real-time communication between users React (frontend) → to render instant chart updates Node.js + Express (backend) → to manage sessions and sync chart data MongoDB → to store chart states and user sessions When one user edits a chart, ChartStud broadcasts those changes to all connected users in milliseconds. Here’s the simplified logic: socket.on("editChart", (data) => { That’s it — one event triggers a full live sync between all active users. 👥 Collaboration in Action Now, teams can: Edit chart titles, colors, or data together Add comments in real time See live cursors for each user Invite teammates via email or link It’s like Google Docs, but for charts 📊 🚀 What’s Next We’re expanding this into Teams Workspaces — with shared folders, version control, and project analytics. If you love data visualization, storytelling, and SaaS tools, join our early access here: 👉 chartstud.com  ( 7 min )

Trabalhar para empresas multinacionais ou internacionais pode ser desafiador, mas está longe de ser impossível. Trabalhar para uma empresa internacional parece um sonho distante até o dia em que você percebe que a maior barreira não está lá fora, mas dentro da sua cabeça. Muitos profissionais brasileiros têm qualificação técnica, mas se bloqueiam por causa do inglês, da síndrome do impostor ou simplesmente pela falta de informação sobre o processo. Muita gente nem se candidata porque pensa: “meu inglês não é bom o suficiente” ou “não vou dar conta”. Se o seu objetivo é trabalhar como contractor (PJ) para fora, abra seu CNPJ e pesquise sobre emissão de invoice internacional, contratos e recebimento por plataformas como Deel, Payoneer ou Wise. Nem toda vaga precisa ser internacional para ser…  ( 8 min )

Every great product starts with people, not code. People Over Pixels, where I share the soft skills that I believe are more important than any framework, syntax, or architecture. In 1999, NASA lost the Mars Climate Orbiter, a $125 million spacecraft. Not because of bad hardware, or a complex bug, but because two brilliant teams weren’t aligned. One used imperial units. The other used metric. That story stuck with me because it shows something simple yet profound: Even the best engineers fail when they stop talking the same language. The best teams I’ve worked with didn’t avoid problems, they talked about them early. They didn’t guess what others meant, they asked. They didn’t hide mistakes, they shared them before they grew. shared understanding, so everyone moves in the same direction.…  ( 7 min )

TL;DR: 💡 Training networks deeper than 20 layers? You're probably hitting the degradation problem ✅ ResNet's skip connections solved what seemed impossible in 2015 📊 From 22 layers (AlexNet) to 152+ layers without accuracy loss 🎁 Pre-trained ResNet-50 gets you 76% ImageNet accuracy in 10 lines of code ⚠️ Understanding v1.5 vs v1 can save you 0.5% accuracy ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Here's the counterintuitive nightmare that kept researchers up at night: Deeper networks should = better performance, right? Wrong. Catastrophically wrong. In 2015, teams were hitting a wall. Add more than 20 layers to your CNN? Watch your training accuracy decrease. Not overfit - just... fail. # What researchers saw: 20-layer network: 85% accuracy ✅ 56-layer network: 78% accuracy ❌ # This made ZERO sens…  ( 10 min )

If you told me a few years ago that I’d be spending hours debugging code, building AI projects, and genuinely loving it, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. This post is a reflection on how my journey in tech began, how it’s evolving, and where it’s heading. Like most tech journeys, mine started with curiosity that “how does this even work?” kind of curiosity. My first real taste of programming came when I wrote my first “Hello, World!” program. As I’ve been learning Computer Science, I’ve realized that technology isn’t just about syntax or tools it’s about problem-solving. I’m exploring different areas from web development to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and each one fascinates me in its own way. I haven’t completely figured out where my path will lead, but that’s what makes this journey exciting discovering new interests, experimenting, and learning as I go. Tech has never been a smooth road. There were moments when code refused to run, errors made no sense, and motivation disappeared. What I’ve learned over time is this: Consistency matters more than speed. You don’t have to learn everything at once you just have to keep showing up. Funny enough, this is something my best friend always used to say, but back then, it didn’t really make sense to me. My journey in tech so far has been filled with curiosity, chaos, and constant learning and I wouldn’t trade it for anything else. If there’s one thing I’ve realized, it’s this: You don’t have to be an expert to start. You just have to start to become one. Here’s to building, breaking, fixing, and learning , one line of code at a time. Hi, I’m Aarthi , a Computer Science student specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. If you enjoyed reading this post, follow me for more blogs on AI, coding, and learning in public.  ( 9 min )

Se você desenvolveu uma API e ela não tem documentação, temos um problema. exportar uma collection (Postman, Insomnia etc.) e deixá-la em uma pasta dentro do repositório. Isso facilita demais a vida dos coleguinhas devs que vão precisar testar, debugar ou integrar com a sua API. E quer saber o que é ainda melhor? endpoint com a documentação da API, por exemplo, usando Swagger. obrigatório por padrão. Não é difícil de implementar e traz muitos benefícios, desde a comunicação entre times até o onboarding de novos desenvolvedores. com anotações no código. Então... sem desculpas. Documente sua API. Você (e seu time) vão agradecer depois!  ( 6 min )

Ao longo da minha carreira, tive a oportunidade de trabalhar em diversas empresas e observar de perto diferentes culturas de engenharia e gestão. Uma situação que infelizmente se repete com frequência é o erro de tentar desenvolver internamente soluções que o mercado já oferece e que funcionam muito bem. O principal problema dessa prática é que, na maioria dos casos, essas ferramentas não fazem parte do core business da empresa. Isso significa investir tempo, dinheiro e energia em algo que não agrega valor direto ao produto principal. Enquanto isso, o time de engenharia deixa de focar naquilo que realmente diferencia o negócio. Vejo também outro comportamento preocupante: empresas que optam por seguir caminhos completamente diferentes do mercado, criando seus próprios processos, metodologias e até sistemas internos para controle de tarefas, enquanto existem soluções consolidadas e eficientes disponíveis. Ferramentas como Jira, Redmine e metodologias como Kanban e Scrum existem por um motivo: elas funcionam. Claro que podem (e devem) ser adaptadas conforme a realidade da empresa, mas ignorá-las completamente costuma ser um mau sinal. Já participei de entrevistas e projetos em que esse tipo de abordagem resultava em caos organizacional, com tarefas mal descritas, ausência de documentação, retrabalho constante e perda de produtividade. Muitas vezes, tudo isso acontece porque a empresa acredita que está inovando, quando na verdade está complicando o que poderia ser simples. Inovar não é necessariamente criar algo novo do zero. No fim das contas, reinventar a roda pode parecer uma boa ideia no início, mas quase sempre acaba custando caro e atrasando o que realmente importa: entregar valor ao cliente.  ( 7 min )

So, your WordPress site just threw an error at you? Don’t panic—you’re not alone. In this guide, we’ll explore the most common WordPress errors, what causes them, and how to fix them—step by step—even if you’re not a tech wizard. What Causes It Plugin or theme conflicts PHP errors Memory exhaustion How to Fix It Disable plugins via FTP or cPanel by renaming the /plugins folder. Switch to a default theme like Twenty Twenty-Four to rule out theme issues. Enable WP_DEBUG in wp-config.php to identify PHP errors. Increase PHP memory limit by adding define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');. 2. Internal Server Error (500 Error) Common Reasons Corrupted .htaccess file Plugin or theme issues PHP memory limits Fixing the 500 Error Rename your .htaccess file to .htaccess_o…  ( 9 min )

Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan kick off with the scoop that Ryan Reynolds is eyeing an Amazon MGM remake of the ’70s crime flick Thunderbolt and Lightfoot before diving headfirst into Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands. They make a strong case that Elle Fanning’s performance is what really sells the legacy sequel, praise Trachtenberg’s knack for jaw-dropping action set pieces, and marvel at its unexpected box-office triumph. After breaking down Badlands, they rank every Predator movie from best to… well, worst (but still fun) and even squeeze in a cheeky Sydney Sweeney chat at the end. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR CinemaSins just dropped their “Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less” video, dishing out all the nitpicks and “sins” in the new MCU flick—while cheekily admitting it might actually be pretty fun. They’re also hyping up their site, various YouTube channels (@TVSins, @commercialsins, @cinemasinspodcastnetwork), and social hubs via linktr.ee, plus a quick poll and Patreon link if you want to chime in or chip in. Behind the scenes, the sins are penned by a crew (Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian, Daniel) whose social handles are listed, and you can keep the chatter going on Discord, Reddit, Instagram, or TikTok. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predators – Caravan of Garbage Review After a disappointing 1990 sequel and two lukewarm Alien vs. Predator outings, Predators (2010) blasts the franchise back to its jungle roots. A rag-tag group of misfits is dropped into a muddy deathmatch against the ultimate hunters, delivering classic thrills and a few fresh twists that outshine its predecessors. It’s easily one of Mr Sunday Movies’s favorite follow-ups—but sadly, we never got a proper sequel to this lean, mean reboot. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

We don’t realize how accustomed we are to having easy access to the internet. Every morning, we sit in our cars and check for traffic or the latest news without giving it a second thought. We don’t think about how it works. It just works. But what if it didn’t? Over the last decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way we live and work. In countries like Brazil, the contrast is stark: a business owner in São Paulo enjoys 5G speeds while a farmer 200 kilometers away struggles with patchy 3G. This digital divide limits both business and personal opportunities. Despite the government initiatives, persistent obstacles continue to slow down the adoption of the IoT, ultimately holding back economic growth. ThingsBoard Edge offers a way forward. Unlike cloud-only IoT platforms that fa…  ( 8 min )

Welcome to a series on Enriching the Search Experience by using Views with MongoDB Search! MongoDB lexical and vector indexes are built directly from the data in the associated collection. Every document is mapped through an index configuration into one, or more if using embeddedDocuments, Lucene documents. A mapping determines what fields are indexed and, primarily for string fields, how they are indexed. A mapping only can map what it sees - the fields on each available document. There are situations where filtering what documents are indexed is necessary, perhaps when archived is true. Rather than indexing all documents and filtering them out at $search time, we can simply avoid indexing them altogether. In this case, our index size will only be based on non-archived documents. And there's situations where enriching a document before it is indexed can enhance searches, such as indexing the size of an array rather rather than using a full collection scanning query-time expression. Index it like you want to search it - check out the recipes in this series to learn more.  ( 6 min )

Intro In the previous article, we created a simple blockchain from scratch, covering the fundamentals of blocks, hashing, and chain validation, but we left our transactions in a very primitive way. So, today we'll fix them, but before we do, we need to dive deeper into one of the most critical components of any blockchain system: accounts and state management. There are two most popular accounting models for blockchains: UTXO and account-based. It's worth mentioning that Sui blockchain implements a different approach — an object-centric data model, where everything is an object, but to my taste it's more like a customised UTXO model than truly something new. UTXO (UTxO, Unspent Transaction Output) is an accounting model where transactions consume previous outputs as inputs and create new…  ( 12 min )

In this tutorial, we're going to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects AI models to MongoDB, using it to power a simple todo list application. If you've been working with AI applications, you've probably run into the challenge of getting LLMs to interact with your actual systems and data. That's exactly what the Model Context Protocol solves! It's quickly becoming the standard way to connect AI models to the real world. Whether you're building agents that need to query databases, access APIs, or interact with your company's internal tools, understanding MCP is becoming essential. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a working server that exposes MongoDB operations as tools any MCP-compatible AI can use, and you'll understand the patterns for building your own server…  ( 16 min )

What Moving the Pyramids Can Teach You About Node.js Streams 🏛️ Imagine you have a 3GB file that you need to upload/download using your Node.js server. How do you solve this task? Your first instinct as a Node.js developer might be to use an npm package. Sounds great to me! But what if I told you that while you're treating the file, you also need to add some business logic? Let's say, for example, the file is a CSV, and you need to keep certain lines and ignore others—while saving the ignored lines in a separate file. Can your npm package handle that? Probably. Is it easier, simpler, scalable? Probably yes. But now you need another package and more complex code in your codebase, which might affect performance. Now let's take a step back. Before downloading the package, did you ask you…  ( 9 min )

Day 25 – Method Overriding & super() Advanced Project: Build a “Company Management App” that demonstrates advanced method overriding and the use of super() to extend parent behavior. 01. Learning Goal By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Redefine parent methods through overriding Extend parent behavior using super() Combine inheritance and customization effectively Write clean, maintainable OOP code with layered behavior 02. Problem Scenario You’re designing a company management system where all employees share common behavior (work()), but managers need to extend this logic with additional responsibilities. This lesson focuses on how overriding and super() can help reuse and enhance parent functionality. 03. Step 1 – Method Overriding A child class c…  ( 9 min )

Introduction For too long, smallholder farmers across Africa have struggled to access fair credit. Traditional banks see them as "high-risk," and local lenders often exploit them with huge interest rates. That’s where AgriCredit Africa comes in — a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform built to empower farmers through trust, transparency, and technology. Our mission is simple: “To make agricultural credit accessible, fair, and transparent — from the soil to the smartphone.” We’ve made massive progress since our initial prototype! Here’s what’s cooking in the latest update: We’ve implemented on-chain credit scoring and loan tracking using smart contracts. This means every transaction is immutable, transparent, and trustless — no shady intermediaries! Farmers can now create verified p…  ( 7 min )

There is an increasing number of (not so friendly) bots that are scanning my site, and I created a custom Cloudflare ruleset to restrict their access. But I would like to know how you guys handle similar issues. Thanks! Here is my ruleset: Note, this can be pasted into an LLM and adapted for any other platform. Repo A set of security rules for protecting a public webapp. All the riles are below, you should split them into 3 separate sets: SKIP, BLOCK, CHALLENGE. NOTE: I am explicitly allowing googlebot to discover my sitemap and blocking everything else. You should remove the first line in the block rules and 2nd line in the allow rules if you don't like this approach. (http.request.uri.path eq "/robots.txt") or ((http.request.uri.path eq "/sitemap.xml") and (lower(http.user_agent) contai…  ( 8 min )

I recently started using the View Transitions API in one of my projects, and honestly, it felt like unlocking a hidden superpower for the web. I had to share it. Not long ago, this API was just a Chrome experiment. But as of 2025, it’s officially everywhere, supported in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox, covering over 85% of browsers. It’s now powering everything from e-commerce sites to dashboards and blogs, making transitions feel native and seamless. Here’s what I’ve learned using it, and why you’ll probably want to add it to your toolkit too. The View Transitions API animates between two page states, toggling a UI mode, opening a modal, or moving between pages. It works whether you're updating part of a page or navigating between entirely different pages. The trick: give an element th…  ( 9 min )

Introduction In the fast-paced world of patent litigation, relying solely on patent databases is no longer sufficient. One overlooked research paper, a conference abstract, or a technical standard can significantly influence the outcome of a patent invalidation case. This is where a non-patent literature search for invalidation becomes essential. Non-patent literature (NPL) encompasses scientific journals, conference proceedings, academic theses, standards, and industrial reports. Unlike patents, these sources are unstructured, diverse, and often hidden across various databases. Yet, they frequently contain prior art that predates a contested patent filing, making them crucial for building a solid invalidation strategy. This guide will cover: The role and importance of NPL in invalidat…  ( 10 min )

AI-assisted coding has become a daily tool for many developers — from explaining complex code to generating entire functions in seconds. But most AI coding tools rely on cloud-based models like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT, which means you’re always dependent on an internet connection, API tokens, and third-party privacy policies. What if you could bring that power entirely local, right inside VS Code, with no external API calls and the ability to switch between multiple models at will? That’s exactly what we’ll cover in this guide. You’ll learn how to use the Continue plugin in VS Code to run AI models locally using Ollama, and even set up multi-model switching for different coding scenarios. Before we begin, make sure you have the following: Visual Studio Code (latest version) Interne…  ( 8 min )

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Reflections after using Claude Code for everything I’m a frontend developer, and for two weeks, I decided to use Claude Code for literally every task at work. What started as a simple test quickly turned into a full-on experiment. I wanted to see what would happen if I fully committed to AI-assisted coding. During those two weeks, I worked on all sorts of tasks. Some were purely technical: implementing new features, fixing bugs, planning projects, reviewing code. Others were more organizational: writing documentation, preparing presentations, setting up meetings, creating tickets in Jira. No matter what it was, I tried to start with Claude Code. (Quick clarification, because the world of AI tools is getting crowded: Claude Code is an AI tool that works directly in your terminal, similar…  ( 10 min )

Episode 24: Welcome to the Google Workspace Developer News! Find out what's new on the Google Workspace Platform. 0:00 Intro https://goo.gle/3JFQthr https://goo.gle/43My3lT https://goo.gle/43sBQEU https://goo.gle/3JsrVIG https://goo.gle/47DbwJH Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@googleworkspacedevs/ Subscribe to our Google Workspace Developer Newsletter: https://developers.google.com/workspace/newsletters #googleworkspacedevelopernews #googleworkspaceplatform Follow youtube.com/@googleworkspacedevs  ( 12 min )

⚔️ Zed vs VSCode — Did Zed *Actually* Kill the King of Editors? Taha Majlesi Pour ・ Nov 11 #vscode #coding #ai #programming  ( 6 min )

I have been using Coolify for over a year to self-host on Hetzner and I am a big fan. However, I wanted a lightweight way to see how all of my websites were performing. I had used Dozzle in the past as a way to see logs, but it has drastically improved and can now show real-time resource information now as well. Adding authentication to Dozzle is not too challenging, however, I had to cobble together a few resources, so here is a step-by-side that I did for future me. In your deployed Coolify app, Resources->+ New Type "dozzle" in search bar Click Dozzle With Auth Update Service Name to "dozzle" Click Save Click Persistent Storages in the left side bar Click Files in the tab bar In a terminal on your local machine, run docker run -it --rm amir20/dozzle generate admin --password YOUR_PASSWORD --email YOUR_EMAIL_ADDRESS and copy the output Paste the output from your terminal into the Content text area under the Files tab in Coolify Click Save at the bottom of the text area (optional) Under Services, click Settings and update Domains to point to whatever domain you set up Click Start/Restart Dozzle dashboard: Dozzle logs:  ( 6 min )

What is a Windows Server Virtual Machine? A Windows Server Virtual Machine (VM) is a virtualized computer instance that runs a Windows Server operating system (OS). How to create a windows server virtual machine. . In azure portal, search for virtual machine. . Create and on the dropdown select virtual machine. . On the basics tab, select resource group. . Select Region closest to you or the project you're building the virtual machine for. . Select availability zone. . Select security type "Standard". . Select image. . Create an Admin Account. . Select inbound ports. . Go to monitoring tab, and disable boot diagnostics. . Review and create. . Go to Virtual Machine overview then go to Networking and click on the IP to increase your virtual machine's screen time. . Save changes. . Connect your virtual machine. . Download RDP file and click on the arrow to connect to the virtual machine from your pc. . Key in password. . Welcome to windows server 2022 we created. Let's install IIS(Web Server) on our windows server. . Go to Powershell on the windows server. . In powershell run the command "Install-WindowsFeature -name Web-Server -IncludeManagementTools" . After the program runs at a 100%. . Copy Virtual machine Ip address and paste on a browser. . Paste IP Address on a browser. Thanks folks for following yet another edition.. Till the next post.  ( 6 min )

The Vercel team has kept its annual October tradition alive and just dropped Next.js 16. While previous versions (like 13 and 14) were about introducing the new App Router and Server Actions, this release is all about performance, stability, and polish. If you're a Next.js developer, this update is a big deal. It's not just new features; it's about making the entire development experience fundamentally faster. Let's break down the biggest features, complete with code examples. This is the headline feature. After years in beta, Turbopack is now stable and the default bundler for both next dev and next build. Previously, you had to opt-in using the --turbo flag. Not anymore. Turbopack is a Rust-based bundler designed to replace Webpack. It's incrementally fast, meaning it only builds what's …  ( 9 min )

Nova Twins storm into the Tiny Desk with a face-melting combo of hip-hop beats, mega-distorted bass and raspy yowls. London duo Georgia South and Amy Love kick off with the defiant “Cleopatra,” shred through the shadow-battling “Monsters,” and geek out over their “spaceship-sized” pedalboards as they prep for “Hummingbird,” complete with a supernatural Harp Blaster mic. The bass-heavy, no-holds-barred set flips expectations of what “nice girls” should play—capped off by the full-throttle rock anthem “Choose Your Fighter,” with Jake Woodward rounding out the trio on drums. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Greetings, fellow developers. I’ve seen teams master the art of stateless authentication, building beautiful, scalable REST APIs. But the moment the business asks for a real-time feature — a live chat, a notification feed, a collaborative dashboard — a new challenge emerges. We’re asked to secure a stateful WebSocket connection. In pet-projects we might have solved this with an internal JWT provider. But in today’s enterprise world, that’s rare. Authentication is almost always delegated to a central, external server: an SSO provider like Keycloak. This introduces a new, high-stakes problem. How do we validate a token from Keycloak? The obvious answer, token introspection (making an API call to Keycloak for every new connection), is a performance-bottleneck nightmare. It’s slow, it’s fragil…  ( 19 min )

Why CSS Is So Hard for Generative AIs to Understand? ASafaeirad ・ Nov 9 #llm #css #ai #vibecoding  ( 5 min )

I use grep every day but had no idea how it works. So I built a basic version in Go. Not to replace grep. Just to stop being the guy who pipes to grep without understanding what's actually happening. A stripped-down grep that does pattern matching with these flags: -i - Case-insensitive [](url)-n - Line numbers -c - Count matches -v - Invert (show non-matches) -r - Recursive search -l - Just list filenames Plus binary file detection and color output. That's it. No context lines, no fancy regex modes, no performance optimizations. When grep hits a binary file (executable, image, whatever), it says "Binary file matches" instead of filling your terminal with nonsense. How does it know? func IsBinary(filePath string) (bool, error) { f, err := os.Open(filePath) if err != nil { r…  ( 8 min )

If you can’t see your cloud spend, you can’t manage it FinOps as a discipline and cultural practice still in development for cloud financial management. It enables organizations to gain the maximum business value by making data-driven cloud spending decisions jointly by departments of development, finance, IT, and business (Source: What is FinOps by FinOps Foundation). Why it matters: Prevents overspending on cloud resources. Helps teams make smarter financial decisions. Aligns cloud costs with business goals. How it works: Visibility: Everyone can see how much is being spent and on what. Optimization: Teams find ways to reduce waste, like turning off unused resources. Collaboration: Finance, tech, and business teams work together to make smarter spending decisions. Visibility is the first step to FinOps success  ( 6 min )

Vercel, the company behind Next.js, isn't just a hosting platform; it's a masterclass in modern B2B go-to-market (GTM) strategy. They've built a multi-billion dollar valuation by creating tools developers genuinely love. But how did they do it? It's not magic, it's a meticulously engineered growth engine. In this strategy teardown, we're going to deconstruct Vercel's GTM plan piece by piece. We'll look at the code, the community, and the commercial strategy that turned an open-source framework into an enterprise juggernaut. This isn't just an analysis; it's a blueprint for any builder looking to launch a technical product. Vercel's strategy isn't a linear funnel; it's a self-reinforcing flywheel. Each part feeds the next, creating incredible momentum. Open Source (Next.js): Create a best-…  ( 9 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Deep Dive Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey and Van Lathan (self-dubbed the “kings of the sewer”) reunite to revisit Brian De Palma’s 1998 thriller Snake Eyes, starring Nic Cage as a corrupt cop, Gary Sinise as the relentless investigator Parnell, and Carla Gugino as the mysterious Julia. They unpack the film’s tense set pieces, iconic score and De Palma’s signature visual flair to explain why this deck-of-cards–gone–wrong story still packs a punch. Show Notes & Sponsors Produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo, this episode is powered by PayPal—snag 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 all holiday season (offer ends 12/31). Don’t miss more Ringer Movies content; subscribe on YouTube and follow @ringer everywhere. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Predators swoops back to the franchise’s jungle-hunting basics with a rag-tag crew of lunatics, sweaty face-offs in the mud and a few clever twists that actually elevate it above the late-’90s sequel slump. Mr Sunday Movies calls it his personal favorite and can’t believe Hollywood never blessed us with a true follow-up. For more goofy takes and bonus content, swing by bigsandwich.co, follow James and Maso on Twitter, subscribe on YouTube, or catch The Weekly Planet on Apple Podcasts and Patreon—plus, grab some merch if you want to rep the chaos. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

A New High? – Predator: Badlands Review Predator: Badlands flips the script by turning the iconic alien hunter from villain to hero, and it’s paying off big time: fans and critics are loving it, and it just smashed the franchise’s opening weekend box office record. This spoiler-packed take comes courtesy of The Weekly Planet podcast, where James and Maso break down all the highs (and a few surprises) in this Predator/Alien crossover. Catch the full review every Monday on The Weekly Planet’s YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, plus bonus content on BigSandwich.co. Follow James (mrsundaymovies) and Maso (wikipediabrown) on Twitter, and don’t forget to subscribe for more deep dives, merch, and early drops! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Picture a robot that has never been told how its own body works, yet watches itself move and gradually learns to understand its physical form through vision alone. No embedded sensors, no pre-programmed models, no expensive hardware—just a single camera and the computational power to make sense of what it sees. This isn't science fiction; it's the reality emerging from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, where researchers have developed a system that could fundamentally change how we think about robotic control. The traditional approach to robotic control reads like an engineering manual written in advance of the machine it describes. Engineers meticulously map every joint, calculate precise kinematics, and embed sensors throughout the robot's body to track posit…  ( 23 min )

Ever wonder how live Power BI dashboards display real-time data like weather, stock prices, or social media trends? The solution is not complex: REST APIs - blankets that aren't seen but provide a way to establish a connection between Power BI and an infinite realm of data that can be found online. This guide is intended for new APIs and Power BI users. You will know what are the REST APIs, how Power BI is connected to them, how to authenticate, what problems may occur in general, and how to build a real-time weather dashboard showing the current temperature in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kampala, and Kigali. At the conclusion, you will have developed the API novice into a data explorer. What Is a REST API? Imagine a restaurant. You are the customer, the kitchen is the data server and the waiter is …  ( 11 min )

What is method: A method is a block of code that performs a specific task and declared within the class. Methods are fundamental to object-oriented programming in Java, as they encapsulate the behavior of objects. className object = new className; here, className refers to data type. Method is some kind of action. Void return type is used. This will not return any value. Ex: class Shop{ String prod_name; int price; public static void main(String[] args){ Shop prod1 = new Shop(); Shop prod2 = new Shop(); prod1.prod_name = "soap"; prod1.price = 50; prod2.prod_name = "milk"; prod2.price = 150; prod2.buy(); prod1.buy(); } public void buy(){ System.out.println("buy method"); System.out.println(prod_name + " => " +price);} } Output: buy method milk => 150 buy method soap => 50  ( 6 min )

In today’s data-driven world, every organization wants to transform raw data into meaningful insights that drive smarter decisions. Yet, traditional business intelligence (BI) tools often come with steep licensing costs, complex infrastructure requirements, and scalability challenges. What Is AWS QuickSight? AWS QuickSight is a scalable, pay-per-session analytics service that allows businesses to visualize data, perform ad-hoc analysis, and share interactive dashboards securely. Unlike traditional BI tools that require manual setup and management, QuickSight integrates seamlessly with your existing AWS ecosystem — including S3, RDS, Redshift, Athena, and even third-party data sources like Salesforce or Excel files. QuickSight eliminates the need for maintaining servers or infrastructure. Y…  ( 7 min )

When AI assistants repeatedly modify code without human oversight, code quality erodes through accumulated micro-decisions TL;DR: You let repeated AI edits slowly distort your code’s meaning Unclear intent Naming drift Readability Lost domain terms Duplicated logic Generic abstractions Model collapse Semantic decay Code entropy accumulation Lost domain knowledge Degraded naming clarity Architectural drift Code inbreeding Technical debt buildup Semantic meaning loss Preserve domain-specific language Review every AI change Write golden tests Introduce small objects Reject unclear edits in merge requests and code reviews Fight workslop code Refactorings ⚙️ Refactoring 013 - Remove Repeated Code Maxi Contieri ・ Jun 16 '24 #webdev #beginners #programmi…  ( 25 min )

A comprehensive, hands-on guide to choosing the right AWS platform for your ML inference workloads "Which AWS platform should I use to deploy my machine learning model?" As an AWS Community Builder working with ML teams, I hear this question constantly. The answer is always the same: "It depends." But on what, exactly? Cost? Performance? Team expertise? Scale? Instead of giving theoretical advice, I decided to build something concrete: a production-ready sentiment analysis model deployed across all three major AWS container orchestration platforms Lambda, ECS Fargate, and EKS then benchmark them rigorously with real load tests and actual cost calculations. The results surprised me. Lambda isn't always cheaper. EKS isn't always faster. And for most teams, the "obvious" choice might be wrong…  ( 21 min )

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Have you ever found yourself switching between different tools just to test a quick JavaScript snippet, then a PHP script, and back to TypeScript? I've been there, and that frustration led me to build fastTinker — a unified desktop playground that lets you switch between multiple programming languages seamlessly, all in one beautiful Electron app. As developers, we often need to: Quickly test code snippets without setting up a full project Experiment with different languages in the same workflow Prototype ideas rapidly without the overhead of project scaffolding Learn new languages with immediate feedback Most existing tools are either language-specific or require a browser, which isn't ideal for testing backend code or using language-specific package managers. I wanted something that comb…  ( 9 min )

If you want full control, security, and custom integrations, go with n8n Self-Hosted. What Is n8n and Why This Choice Matters n8n is one of the most powerful open-source workflow automation tools. Think of it as your self-hostable alternative to Zapier or Make. But here’s the catch: n8n offers two very different paths n8n Self-Hosted: You host it yourself, on your own server or infrastructure. n8n Cloud: n8n hosts everything for you, with managed security, scaling, and updates. This decision shapes how your automation scales, how secure your data remains, and how flexible your workflows can become, especially as AI and LLM integrations become the core of enterprise automation. n8n Self-Hosted: Full Control, Maximum Customization Choose n8n Self-Hosted if you need data privacy, deep cus…  ( 8 min )

Hi! I'm Vanessa (aka grauconejo13 🐇), a front-end-leaning full stack dev with a curious eye for patterns, playful UX, and story-rich UI. You’ll usually find me building in React, experimenting on CodePen, or tweaking design systems for fun. Right now I’m syncing my portfolio across platforms and refining a few themed micro-projects. 🔗 Portfolio: https://vanessainthefifthdimension.com/ 🎨 CodePen: codepen.io/grauconejo13 Looking forward to learning, sharing, and exploring with the community here! Feel free to say hi 👋  ( 6 min )

I used to think becoming a senior developer meant mastering advanced algorithms, design patterns, and maybe picking up a third framework. Nope. The moment I realized this was during a project refinement. We were going to build this fantastic feature that the whole team was convinced would be awesome. My product owner asked one question: "But did it solve the customer's actual problem?" Uhm... Some developers believe the path to senior looks like this: Master advanced TypeScript Learn system design Contribute to open source Get really good at LeetCode And sure, technical skills do matter! But the gap between junior and senior developers is rarely just technical. I learned this the hard way. And recently, when I interviewed Nadia Makarevich (author of Advanced React), she said something that…  ( 9 min )

Falcon is a minimalist web framework for building RESTful APIs in Python. It is lightweight, fast, and designed to be easy to use. By integrating OpenTelemetry into your Falcon application, you can capture and export telemetry data such as traces, metrics, and logs. You can use that data for monitoring, troubleshooting, and analyzing the behavior and performance of your application. OpenTelemetry is an open-source observability framework that aims to standardize and simplify the collection, processing, and export of telemetry data from applications and systems. OpenTelemetry supports multiple programming languages and platforms, making it suitable for a wide range of applications and environments. OpenTelemetry enables developers to instrument their code and collect telemetry data, which c…  ( 7 min )

In today's digital world, a professional portfolio website is essential for showcasing your skills, projects, and personality to potential clients or employers. The best part? You can create an impressive, responsive portfolio without starting from scratch. Let me show you how. Before we dive into the code, let's understand why responsiveness is crucial: Mobile Traffic Dominates: Over 50% of web traffic comes from mobile devices Better User Experience: Visitors can browse your work seamlessly on any device Improved SEO: Google prioritizes mobile-friendly websites Professional Appearance: Shows you care about modern web standards A successful portfolio typically includes: Hero Section: Your introduction and main call-to-action About Me: Your story and skills Projects Showcase: Your best wor…  ( 9 min )

As Jim Benson says in The Collaboration Equation, 'individuals in teams create value'. Individual skill combined with collaboration is where great things happen. Under-performing teams happen when you don't build in the need for people to work together to unlock their unique talents. Since DevOps became the industry buzzword, many examples of anti-patterns emerged. However, patterns and anti-patterns mean nothing when you put people into a room and ask them to solve a problem or deliver value. Rather than one true way of organizing teams, you need to pay attention to: Culture and context The skills of each individual What systemic issues might be stifling collaboration. You don't need to start from a blank page. Look at existing DevOps team structures that other organizations use in certai…  ( 12 min )

In today's data-driven world, the ability to programmatically generate well-structured and visually appealing PDF documents is an indispensable skill for many C# developers. Whether it's for financial reports, invoices, data summaries, or academic papers, PDFs provide a static, universally viewable format for presenting information. Among the various elements that populate these documents, tables stand out as crucial for organizing and displaying complex datasets clearly and concisely. However, anyone who has delved into programmatic PDF generation knows that achieving precise layout control, especially for tables, can be a significant challenge. The fixed nature of PDF documents often makes dynamic content placement and styling a painstaking process. This tutorial aims to demystify this p…  ( 12 min )

Creating a code using turtle library. From our previous learning, we should add some twist. Before we used to write the code then we execute and now we must print using our keyboard keys. # hints use screen.keys() function As We press any key which you will set it must move forward with the help of function. Now add Multiple command to make different shape as we play with the turtle. ALL Arrow direction In keyboard. Up, down , left, right.  ( 6 min )

Algorithms can at first seem complex to students, but with memory_graph every step is clearly visualized, giving students an intuitive understanding of what their code is doing and making bugs much easier to fix. Here's an example Insertion Sort algorithm:  ( 6 min )

Why this matters now Even if you’re outside the EU, your EU customers are pushing NIS 2 obligations downstream via MSAs, DPAs, and security schedules. To keep deals moving (and renewals clean), you need a fast, evidence-driven plan that proves reasonable security, incident readiness, and continuous improvement—without boiling the ocean. This playbook gives Non-EU vendors a 60-day, engineering-first plan to reach a credible baseline, complete with code, KPIs, ISO 27001 alignment, and a customer-ready attestation packet. For quick gap scans to seed your backlog, you can use our Free Website Vulnerability Scanner and attach before/after evidence to tickets. Need help compressing timelines? Our team runs focused Risk Assessment Services and hands-on Remediation Services to accelerate this 6…  ( 10 min )

Nova Twins—Amy Love and Georgia South—dove headfirst into their Tiny Desk set with a mega-distorted bass line on “Cleopatra,” a no-nonsense clapback to haters, then roared into “Monsters,” a fierce shadow-self showdown. Between tracks they geeked out over their spaceship-sized pedalboards (complete with dedicated “pedal cam”) and slapped a Harp Blaster mic on “Hummingbird” for an otherworldly twist. Shattering the “nice girl” stereotype with their raw hip-hop-meets-rock fusion, they capped the performance with the all-out, riff-heavy thrill ride “Choose Your Fighter,” proving this London duo is here to dominate, not to dial it down. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Ever feel stuck in an endless prompt-refine loop? Jeff Su’s video spills four genius ChatGPT hacks that halved his AI workflow: reverse-prompt your best queries, turn one piece of content into tons of formats with the 5-Minute Amplifier, use the Red Team approach to make the AI critique itself, and Blueprint Scaffolding to force step-by-step reasoning before execution. It’s 100% role- and industry-agnostic, packed with real-world demos, timestamps, and bonus resources (free ebook, blog post deep dive, AI course waitlist). Perfect if you want to supercharge productivity without reinventing the wheel. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Your child’s Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy was denied? Don’t panic—a denial is often just a bump in the administrative road, not the end of the line. Learn the difference between an Internal Appeal and a powerful External Review to legally challenge the insurance company and secure the medically necessary hours your child deserves. Denied ABA Coverage? The Appeal is Your Legal Right The notice arrives in the mail, cold and bureaucratic: "ABA therapy is denied." For a parent, this moment can feel devastating, like the final door has slammed shut on securing essential care. It triggers a painful cycle of fear, anger, and confusion. However, it is absolutely critical to understand one thing right away: a denial is rarely a final 'no.' It is an administrative action—a request for mo…  ( 12 min )

Have you ever wondered what happens if a user visits your website with JavaScript turned off? That’s where the tag comes in. It’s one of those underrated HTML tags that rarely gets talked about but plays an important role in providing fallback content when scripts don’t run. Let’s take a closer look at what it does, when you should use it, and some practical examples. Tag? The tag is an HTML element that defines alternative content for users whose browsers either: Don’t support JavaScript, or Have JavaScript disabled. In simple terms, it’s your backup plan. will be displayed instead. Here’s a small example noscript Example document.write("JavaScript is enabl…  ( 8 min )

Sean Fennessey and Chris Ryan kick things off by unpacking Ryan Reynolds’ upcoming Amazon MGM remake of the ’70s crime movie Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, then dive headfirst into Dan Trachtenberg’s newest entry, Predator: Badlands. They make a solid case that Elle Fanning’s fearless lead performance is the film’s secret sauce, rave about Trachtenberg’s knack for pulse-pounding action, and marvel at the sequel’s impressive box-office haul and what it signals for the franchise. After breaking down Badlands, they rank every Predator movie from “can’t-believe-it’s-that-good” to “meh,” before wrapping up with a quick, fun detour into a Sydney Sweeney mini-discussion. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Been trying to understand the scaling in the attention formula, specifically sqrt(d_k). It confused me a bit why do we need to divide at all? I was confused because we subtract each value with the max value inside softmax anyway (so exp doesn't explode our numbers), so why do we need to scale before this step as well? Turns out the difference lies between numerical stability and statistical calibration. When we divide by sqrt(d_k), we're reducing the magnitude of each value proportionally, which shrinks the differences between them for example, [100, 102, 103] becomes [10.0, 10.2, 10.3], where the 2-unit and 1-unit gaps become 0.2 and 0.1. This brings the values closer together before they reach softmax. In contrast, when we subtract (like subtracting the max in softmax), we shift where th…  ( 7 min )

Note: [implemented a loop agent, creating a sophisticated system that can iteratively review and improve its own output. This is a key pattern for ensuring high-quality results. Completed a toolkit of workflow patterns that puts it all together and review how to choose the right one for your use case.] Use Loop when: Iterative improvement is needed, quality refinement matters, or you need repeated cycles. To learn more, check out the documentation related to loop agents in ADK. InitialWriterAgent > Chef Antoine Dubois, known for his exquisite bouillabaisse, stumbled upon a forgotten cookbook in his grandmother’s attic. The pages, brittle with age, held recipes unlike any he'd seen, infused with strange herbs and whispered incantations. He decided to test the ‘Sunstone Soufflé’. The moment…  ( 8 min )

In the previous article, we delved into creating a simple web server that serves static files, flat file database that uses lock and the API endpoints that allows for real-time chat interaction. In this article, we'll follow-up by taking a look into writing unit tests for our flat file database to ensure that our chat interaction flow works. We will look at how to setup the testing environment and how to write the tests using Large Language Model (LLM). The scope of the LLM parts of the article would mostly be covering upon using LLM in an agentic manner. It also briefly mentions alternative ways of achieving a similar result in non-agentic approach too. However, areas such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) is outside the scope of this article and would not be touched on. While going throug…  ( 30 min )

Getting started with database entity relationship: If you are a Developer you noticed that while developing an application you forgot to include a certain field in your database or you noticed the relationship between tables was not correctly made. Getting started with database entity-relationship is here to offer a solution. In this article, we are going to explore and get started with the database entity relationship model, what it is all about, and how to design and interpret Entity Relationship. This article is also going to learn how to create a basic ER model and why it is very important for a backend developer to learn it. A database is a collection of data organized for rapid search and retrieval. It is based on the Mathematical set theory and first-order predicate logic. In a re…  ( 9 min )

In the previous article, I talked about how our team moved from chaos to consistency. This time, let's go deeper - into the engineering side of our design system: how we chose the right tools, why we made some trade-offs, and how these decisions shaped the foundation for everything that came later. Before diving into the details, it's worth mentioning that the actual technology stack or tool isn't what truly matters - it's why you pick one over another. Below, I'll walk through each technology we used and the reasoning behind those choices. Sometimes, the logic was the result of long discussions; other times, it was simply obvious (and that's perfectly fine - not every decision has to be over-engineered 😄). To give a quick overview, here's our tech-stack snapshot: Area Tool / Approach …  ( 15 min )

By: Adeyinka Adegbenro 3-D Secure (3DS) is an authentication protocol that adds an extra layer of security for card payments. It helps verify that the legitimate owner of a card is the one making the purchase. It also often serves as a mechanism to fulfill Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), particularly in regions subject to regulations like the revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2), which mandates at least two forms of customer authentication. While 3DS facilitates two-factor authentication for online payments, it's designed to assess risk. This means not every payment requires an explicit challenge. Low-risk transactions can be completed through a frictionless flow without extra customer input. The protocol is meant to gauge if further security is needed for a specific transaction…  ( 17 min )

In the highly competitive landscape of online content, YouTube has cemented its position as the premier platform for video. For creators, marketers, and businesses, simply uploading videos isn't enough; success is contingent upon a deep, data-driven understanding of what works. The ViewStats API serves as a vital tool in this endeavor, offering a simplified, comprehensive gateway to actionable YouTube analytics that moves content strategy beyond intuition and into the realm of informed decision-making. The ViewStats API is specifically designed to abstract the complexity of gathering and analyzing vast amounts of YouTube performance data. By providing simple, RESTful API endpoints, it allows for seamless integration into custom dashboards, marketing automation platforms, and analytical to…  ( 9 min )

Here’s the clean, repeatable way to do DHCP + multiple static IPv4s on the same Pi interface using NetworkManager (nmcli). Works on Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm (Pi 5). 1) Find your active connection name nmcli con show --active nmcli dev status Note the connection name (e.g., “Wired connection 1”) and the device (e.g., eth0). Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm uses NetworkManager by default. 2) Enable DHCP and add extra static addresses Use one profile with DHCP enabled and add “additional static addresses” to it (don’t set an extra gateway for the statics): CON="Wired connection 1" # change to your connection name # Keep DHCP on: sudo nmcli con mod "$CON" ipv4.method auto # Add one or more static IPv4s (prefix after slash), no gateway: sudo nmcli con mod "$CON" +ipv4.addresses "192.168.50.10/24…  ( 7 min )

Many developers today feel the pressure of AI, the overabundance of tutorials and isolation. Creating a small space, of maximum five people, where you can progress, share your fears, your technical doubts or simply "vent", can make the difference. Here is what to look for in that space. An effective circle is not simply another channel on Discord or Twitter, but an environment with these characteristics: Person-to-person (peer-to-peer), without a mandatory mediator-teacher. Small group, so that every voice counts. Technical space + emotional space. Chat tools, audio and simple commitment tracking Relative privacy. Exercism is a code practice + mentoring platform in 74 languages. Why it can work: although it is not exclusively focused on groups of five, its mentoring and peer review model a…  ( 7 min )

Hey Dev Community! 👋 Menula De Silva, a young developer from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 and I’m excited to share my latest open-source project: 👉 Gem Price Estimator https://gemprice.vercel.app/ https://github.com/DMS-Menula/Gem-Price-Estimator 🎥 Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrD4zy75JMY A smart, responsive, and user-friendly tool that instantly estimates prices for precious gems based on: ✅ Gem Type Sri Lanka is world-famous for gems and this tool helps bring that industry into modern tech. Gem pricing online is inconsistent, outdated, and often inaccurate. free & open-source alternative that is: Clean Fast Transparent Easy for anyone to use My goal is to make this Sri Lanka’s #1 gem pricing tool. ✅ Modern UI I’m welcoming developers from Sri Lanka and around the world to help improve this project. Looking for contributors in: Frontend UI Pricing logic API suggestions Math/valuation formulas UX design Documentation Bug fixes ✅ Every contribution counts Core Contributor 1️⃣ Visit the GitHub repo https://github.com/DMS-Menula/Gem-Price-Estimator 2️⃣ Open issues / suggest ideas If you support this project: ✅ Star the GitHub repo Share it with Sri Lankan & Global devs Contribute if you can  ( 8 min )

Seamless Hyperledger Fabric Network Management Using Docker Commands In the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, Hyperledger Fabric stands out as a powerful enterprise-grade framework for building private and permissioned networks. Its modular architecture and robust features make it ideal for various industry applications, from supply chain management to digital identity. Harnessing its full potential demands proficient network management, and this is where Docker, the leading containerization platform, becomes indispensable. For developers and administrators, mastering Docker commands is crucial for efficient deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of Hyperledger Fabric networks. Managing a complex distributed ledger technology like Hyperledger Fabric can be daunting without the …  ( 9 min )

In today’s digital marketplace, ai for ecommerce businesses is transforming how brands operate, analyze data, and connect with customers. CommerceIQ AI is an intelligent platform that empowers online retailers with real-time insights, automation, and smarter sales strategies. It enables companies to understand market behavior, optimize pricing, streamline operations, and deliver personalized customer experiences. By combining artificial intelligence with deep analytics, CommerceIQ AI helps eCommerce businesses make informed decisions that drive growth, profitability, and customer loyalty in a competitive online environment. CommerceIQ AI is a cutting edge platform designed to help eCommerce businesses automate decision-making and enhance performance through data intelligence. It gathers in…  ( 9 min )

You're a technical founder. You've got $50K runway, two engineers, and 500 beta users. A security consultant just quoted you $15,000 for a "comprehensive security assessment." You laughed. Then you panicked. Because you know security matters. You've read the breach headlines. You understand the risks. But you're bootstrapped - every dollar needs to generate revenue, not check compliance boxes. Here's the truth: You can build real security without consultant budgets. I know because I've done it for SMBs for years, and I'm doing it for my own startup right now. Security isn't binary - you're not either "secure" or "insecure." It's a spectrum. Your goal isn't to be Fort Knox. Your goal is simple: Be harder to hack than your competitors. Attackers follow economics. They're not targeting you sp…  ( 14 min )

A hands-on, beginner-friendly guide to understanding Virtual Private Clouds and building isolated networks on a single Linux machine Introduction: What Problem Are We Solving? Real-World Scenario: The Coffee Shop Network What is a VPC? What is a Subnet? What is NAT? What is Peering? How vpcctl Works Under the Hood Prerequisites and Installation Step 1: Create the VPC Step 2: Add a Public Subnet Step 3: Add a Private Subnet Step 4: Deploy Test Applications Step 5: Test Intra-VPC Connectivity Step 6: Enable Internet Access (NAT) Step 7: Test Internet Access Step 8: Apply Security Policies Step 9: List Your VPCs Step 10: Inspect VPC Details Step 11: Cleanup create add-subnet deploy-app stop-app enable-nat peer apply-policy list inspect delete Advanced Scenarios Troubleshooting Common Issues C…  ( 30 min )

No Perintah Deskripsi Contoh 1 useradd namauser Membuat user baru tanpa home directory sudo useradd fega 2 useradd -m namauser Membuat user baru dengan home dir otomatis di /home/namauser sudo useradd -m fega 3 useradd -m -s /bin/bash namauser Membuat user baru dengan shell Bash sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash fega 4 useradd -m -c "Nama Lengkap" Tambahkan komentar/nama lengkap user sudo useradd -m -c "Fega Suseno" fega 5 useradd -m -d /mnt/LOCAL/namauser namauser Menentukan lokasi home directory custom sudo useradd -m -d /mnt/LOCAL/fega fega 6 passwd namauser Mengatur atau mengganti password user sudo passwd fega 7 id namauser Melihat UID, GID, dan grup yang dimiliki user id fega 8 usermod -l baru lama Mengganti nama user sudo usermod -l fega2 fega 9 usermod -m -d /home…  ( 7 min )

4 ChatGPT Hacks that Cut My Workload in Half This guide dives into four game-changing techniques—Prompt Reversal, the 5-Minute Amplifier, the Red Team critique method, and Blueprint Scaffolding—that help you reverse-engineer killer prompts, spin one idea into multiple formats, get AI to self-critique, and force transparent reasoning before execution. Each hack comes with real-world examples so you can knock hours off your ChatGPT workflow no matter your industry. Plus, you get a free ebook, blog post deep dive, and links to courses like the AI Systems Academy and Workspace Academy. There’s even a Notion Command Center blueprint and newsletter sign-up to keep your productivity on fire. #productivity Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction Kubernetes 1.33 introduced a game-changing feature: in-place vertical pod scaling, now in beta and enabled by default. As a cloud engineer, I was eager to test its ability to dynamically adjust CPU and memory for running pods without restarts a potential win for resource optimization. Inspired by its promise, I set up a Proof of Concept (PoC) on AWS EC2 using Minikube to explore its practical applications. In this guide, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step process, from cluster setup to scaling automation, and share insights for leveraging this feature in your own test environments. Let’s dive in! Kubernetes 1.33 brings in-place vertical pod scaling as a default feature that lets you adjust a pod’s CPU and memory resources on the fly. Unlike traditional scaling, this app…  ( 15 min )

I always assumed the hardest part of building an AI app would be something complicated — like token limits, streaming, or latency. Nope. The hardest part is real humans typing things into your chatbot, like what I just experienced : AI chatbot unexpected input. This is the story of how one user destroyed my tiny Node.js “ChatGPT clone” with a single input — and how that crash taught me more about building AI apps than any tutorial ever did. The Setup: My One-File Node.js Chatbot This project started as a silly weekend challenge. I wanted to see how far I could go building a ChatGPT-style app inside a single Node.js file. Part of the motivation came from something I wrote earlier about how changing just one line unexpectedly stopped my AI bot from hallucinating — a surprisingly simpl…  ( 9 min )

‘Snake Eyes’ Rewatch Rundown Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Van Lathan dive back into Brian De Palma’s neon-lit thriller Snake Eyes, unpacking Nic Cage’s show-stealing turn alongside Gary Sinise and Carla Gugino. They banter about the seedy underbelly, wild set pieces, and why this 90s classic still holds up (or doesn’t). This episode—produced by Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo—is brought to you by PayPal (snag 5% cash back when you Pay in 4 through 12/31). Don’t forget to subscribe to The Ringer channels for more movie deep dives! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Everything Wrong With Thunderbolts* (The New Avengers) In 20 Minutes Or Less CinemaSins unleashes its signature sin tally on Marvel’s newest team-up flick, poking fun at every plot hole, quip and questionable choice—yet still wonders if the movie’s secretly a blast. Jeremy, Chris, Aaron, Jonathan, Deneé, Ian and Daniel round up all the nitpicks in under 20 minutes, complete with their trademark snark. Hungry for more CinemaSins content? Hit up their website and social channels (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, Reddit), fill out the sinful poll, or support the crew on Patreon. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Caravan of Garbage Review: Predators Mr Sunday Movies revisits the 2010 film Predators, praising its return to the franchise’s roots—complete with a ragtag team of misfits, a muddy jungle showdown, and fresh twists that outshine the earlier Alien vs. Predator entries. The hosts lament that, despite its strengths, we never got a proper follow-up to this fan-favorite sequel. They also plug their extra content—think extended audio editions, bonus podcasts, movie commentaries, and game streams on Big Sandwich—along with links to their Twitter feeds, Patreon, merch store, and The Weekly Planet podcast. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

💡 Introduction Have you ever wished you could monitor real-time weather conditions across multiple cities — all in one dashboard? This project started with a simple question: “Can I connect Power BI directly to a live API and visualize up-to-date weather data?” The answer turned out to be yes. Using the OpenWeatherMap API, I built an interactive Power BI dashboard that tracks live temperature, humidity, and pressure for four East African cities — Nairobi, Mombasa, Kampala, and Kigali. This article walks you through the journey, design decisions, and insights. Weather data in East Africa is often scattered across various platforms — news sites, mobile apps, and government portals. Comparing weather conditions between cities can be time-consuming and inconsistent. As a data analyst, I …  ( 8 min )

Can a Whale‑to‑English Translator Be Tested Without Talking to Whales? Imagine a device that could turn a whale’s song into plain English. Scientists have found a clever way to check if such a translator works—without ever needing to approach the giant mammals. reference‑free test catches “hallucinations,” those smooth‑sounding but wrong translations that can fool even experts. Understanding animal chatter may soon be as easy as reading a caption, opening a new chapter in how we share the planet with its wild voices. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: On Non-interactive Evaluation of Animal Communication Translators 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 25 min )

Deploying serverless applications to the cloud has never been easier with AWS. You just upload your files as a zip to Lambda, turn on the function URL or integrate with an API Gateway, and voila! you are able to deploy your serverless app. But, this manual process has risks. You still have to manually check if the code is right. It might be that what you deploy is faulty, which causes your application to break. Since most developers upload their code to GitHub, what if there was a way to automate all of this checking and deployment with a single push to your repository? This is where GitHub Actions comes in. GitHub Actions is a continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform built directly into GitHub. It allows you to automate your software development workflows right fro…  ( 12 min )

In today’s DevOps world, understanding Networking Basics is just as important as knowing how to write code or build automation pipelines. Whether you’re deploying microservices, managing containers, or setting up CI/CD workflows, strong networking knowledge ensures everything connects smoothly, efficiently, and securely. This detailed guide will help you understand the core networking concepts every DevOps engineer should master, from IP addressing and DNS to firewalls, load balancing, and Kubernetes networking, all explained in simple, beginner-friendly language. In the simplest terms, networking is how computers, applications, and systems communicate with each other, whether they’re on the same network or across the internet. In DevOps, networking connects: Servers and databases CI/CD to…  ( 8 min )

Imagine this scenario: You've just set up a Private CA for your organization following best practices. You've got your root CA secured offline, intermediate CAs issuing certificates, and your policies are locked down. Everything looks perfect on paper. Then reality hits: Your microservices can't talk to each other because certificate SANs don't match the internal DNS names. A certificate expires at 2 AM on a Saturday, taking down your entire API gateway. Your IoT devices can't authenticate because someone forgot to provision certificates during manufacturing. An engineer leaves the company, but their client certificate still grants VPN access two months later. Here's the thing: you can have the most sophisticated PKI setup in the world, but if you don't understand subscribers, you'll still…  ( 12 min )

🏁 Introduction When running load tests, we often get numbers like requests per second or average latency — but that doesn’t tell us how our system is actually behaving inside. So I wanted to bring Prometheus observability and K6 performance testing together — to visualize live latency, error rate, CPU usage, and throughput in real-time while load tests are running. That’s how Prometheus-K6-Fusion was born — a simple yet powerful open-source stack combining Go, Prometheus, K6, and Grafana. prometheus-k6-fusion is a lightweight Go-based API server that provides CRUD operations for sample data objects and exposes Prometheus metrics. observability + performance testing lab. It includes: 🟢 A Go-based API instrumented with Prometheus metrics 🔵 K6 load test scripts that generate real traff…  ( 8 min )

November 11, 2025 Tom Lee is having a moment. 3.5 million ETH—nearly 3% of all ether in existence. He calls Ethereum “undervalued,” “the base layer for tokenization,” and even suggests it will outperform bitcoin in the years ahead. It’s a compelling story. Too bad it skips over the fine print. Because while Lee paints Ethereum as the unstoppable engine of finance’s future, he says nothing about its unresolved structural flaws: The unsustainable tokenomics The centralization risks The lack of real organic demand beyond speculative narratives And the fact that most “use cases” still rely on subsidized activity Let’s fix that. Lee touts stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenized assets as proof of Ethereum’s dominance. And yes—most USDT and USDC are issued on Ethereum. But that doesn’t mean E…  ( 8 min )

Recruitment is changing faster than ever. Traditional interviews are being replaced by AI-driven assessments that analyze candidate behavior, communication, and skill alignment more effectively than manual methods. Hiring managers often rely on intuition and inconsistent evaluation methods, leading to: Unconscious bias in decision-making Time-consuming processes Missed top talent due to human subjectivity With increasing pressure to make better hiring decisions faster, companies are turning to AI interview tools. AI-powered interviews use machine learning and NLP (Natural Language Processing) to: Evaluate candidate answers in real-time Detect key behavioral and linguistic patterns Offer unbiased, data-backed scoring This means recruiters can hire faster and fairer, while ensuring…  ( 7 min )

During load testing of Tantor Postgres databases or other PostgreSQL-based databases using the standard tool pgbench, specialists often encounter non-representative results and the need for repeated tests due to the fact that details of the environment (such as DBMS configuration, server characteristics, PostgreSQL versions) are not recorded. In this article we are going to review author's pg_perfbench, which is designed to address this issue. It ensures that scenarios are repeatable, prevents the loss of important data, and streamlines result comparison by registering all parameters in a single template. It also automatically launches pgbench with TPC-B load generation, collects all metadata on the testing environment, and generates a structured report. During development and support, it …  ( 16 min )

Every Sunday, I Refactor Old Code and It’s the Smartest Habit I’ve Ever Built Hadil Ben Abdallah ・ Nov 4 #webdev #css #javascript #python  ( 6 min )

Turning a Figma design into clean, working frontend code always takes more effort than it should. Even when the design system is solid, the translation from design to code is never automatic. It’s still a lot of manual work. That’s the space tools like Figma MCP, and Kombai are trying to fix. Both aim to bridge the design-to-code gap but in very different ways. Figma MCP gives AI models access to design context inside Figma, so they can interpret layouts and structure. Kombai focuses on reading those same designs and generating production-ready React or Tailwind code that fits into your existing project. This post breaks down how both actually work in practice, how they read designs, how the code turns out, and how each fits into a real frontend workflow. When I started exploring Figma MCP…  ( 12 min )

pg_stat_statements is the standard PostgreSQL extension used to track query statistics: number of executions, total and average execution time, number of returned rows, and other metrics. This information allows to analyze query behavior over time, identify problem areas, and make informed optimization decisions. However, in systems with high contention, pg_stat_statements itself can become a bottleneck and cause performance drops. In this article, we will analyze in which scenarios the extension becomes a source of problems, how sampling is structured, and in which cases its application can reduce overhead. Let's briefly recall how pg_stat_statements is structured in order to understand when and why the extension may slow down performance. This will help understand which mechanisms within…  ( 13 min )

In today’s digital ecosystem, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of every connected system, from mobile apps and web platforms to complex enterprise integrations. At Invezza, we understand that an API’s reliability directly determines user satisfaction, performance stability, and business continuity. Before any deployment, our engineering teams conduct rigorous API resilience testing, ensuring that APIs not only function correctly but also withstand real-world challenges such as unexpected traffic spikes, network latency, and dependency failures. In this article, we’ll walk you through how Invezza tests API resilience before deployment, the tools and techniques we use, and why this process safeguards your digital investments. How We Test API Resilience Before Deployment  ( 6 min )

You've probably seen a robot doing something cool. Maybe it's one of those automatic vacuum cleaners that somehow knows when you've spilt coffee on the floor and, boom, five minutes later, it's sparkling clean. Or maybe you've seen those robodogs on the internet and thought, "That's insane, I want to control that." Well, guess what? You can. Here's the truth, though: robotics looks intimidating from the outside, but it's actually both hard and easy at the same time. Hard if you try to understand everything at once. Easy if you focus on individual pieces and build from there. A robot is basically a machine that can sense its environment, make decisions, and take action. That's it. Sounds simple, right? But the magic happens in how you combine these three things. Think about that vacuum cle…  ( 11 min )

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most transformative forces in modern finance. From high-frequency trading to real-time risk analysis, AI-powered tools are redefining how traders and investors approach the market. Algorithms can now execute trades in microseconds, analyze millions of data points, and forecast potential market shifts long before human analysts even notice them. However, this technological evolution introduces a new challenge: managing risk in an era dominated by AI-driven decision-making. While automation brings efficiency, it also brings complexity. AI can make decisions faster than ever—but not always smarter than humans. In this article, we’ll explore how AI is reshaping risk management, the potential dangers of relying too heavily on algorithms, and th…  ( 10 min )

Advertising is Evolving: Welcome to the Future of Conversation Commerce with Monetzly As AI applications continue to proliferate, one thing is clear: developers face a significant challenge in monetizing their innovations without disrupting user experience. Enter Monetzly—dubbed the "Google Ads for AI Conversations." We’re not just another ad platform; we’re the first dual-earning platform in the AI space, designed to ensure that monetization is as seamless as the conversations your users are having with your apps. Many developers are pouring resources into building AI applications but struggle with finding sustainable monetization models. Traditional methods like subscriptions or paywalls can alienate users and limit engagement. So how can you turn your AI application into a sustainable…  ( 7 min )

🧩 Overview When building multilingual Joget apps, it’s important for dropdowns (Select Boxes) to automatically display values in the user’s active language — whether that’s English, Arabic, or any other supported locale. In this guide, you’ll learn how to configure a Joget Select Box to automatically load the localized label based on the platform’s current language setting. This approach ensures that users see the same data, but with labels translated according to their locale — all without extra scripting. 💡 The solution uses: A SQL query as the Select Box’s options source. Joget’s variable #platform.currentLanguage# to detect the logged-in user’s interface language. A CASE statement in SQL to conditionally choose between Arabic and English column names. Whenever the user changes the …  ( 7 min )

When you’re developing with Express.js, building and testing web applications locally feels effortless. Everything runs smoothly on localhost:3000, responses are instant, and debugging is straightforward. But the moment you want to share your work-say, for a client demo, a team review, or webhook testing-things get complicated. Suddenly, you’re thinking about cloud deployments, port forwarding, or network configurations, just to let someone else access your app. Fortunately, there’s a much simpler approach. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to make your local Express.js application publicly accessible in just a few steps using Pinggy, a lightweight tunneling tool. The best part? You don’t need to deploy to a server or modify your network settings. Express.js is often called the backbon…  ( 9 min )

How Developers Use OTP APIs to Strengthen User Authentication and App Security For developers building user-centric apps whether it’s a fintech platform, a SaaS dashboard, or a retail mobile app security is not optional. Passwords alone are not enough. A modern OTP SMS gateway adds an essential layer of verification, ensuring only authorized users gain access. Developers can integrate a REST-based OTP API to automate verification flows without building a messaging infrastructure from scratch. It’s fast, secure, and easy to scale. Today’s applications must handle millions of verifications daily. From login authentication to transaction approvals, developers are expected to create frictionless yet secure user experiences. A reliable OTP SMS service helps developers offload the heavy lifti…  ( 8 min )

When I read about Deloitte's AI-written report of $290,000 that contained hallucinated references, I was reminded how often small mistakes in our prompts or tools scale in production. The report-prepared for the Australian government-even had a fabricated court quote and references to non-existent academic papers. It's a striking example of what can happen when powerful language models are used without enough oversight. As developers, we're integrating LLMs into everything: documentation tools, chat assistants, internal knowledge systems. But how often do we stop to ask-how do we verify what's real? In recent years, the AI community has been laser-focused on pushing boundaries: larger models, faster inference, better reasoning. But the next challenge isn't just capability - it's authentici…  ( 7 min )

Georgia South and Amy Love crash the NPR Tiny Desk with earth-shaking bass lines, hip-hop beats and raspy yowls. Straight out of London, this guitar-bass-vocal duo vibes on “massive pedal nerd” status, ducking under the desk to reveal spaceship-sized pedalboards (captured by a special pedal cam) and even adding a Harp Blaster mic for “Hummingbird’s” otherworldly twang. They don’t do “nice and polite”—they open with the mic-drop anthem “Cleopatra,” charge through the shadow-battling “Monsters,” and cap it off with the heavy-hitting “Choose Your Fighter.” Hardcore riffs and audience-powered adrenaline turn this Tiny Desk into a full-throttle rock adventure. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cloud-native applications are designed to leverage cloud infrastructure fully. Microservices, containerization, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes allow teams to build scalable and resilient systems. Businesses moving to cloud-native architectures gain flexibility, faster updates, and cost efficiency compared to traditional monolithic applications.  ( 6 min )

Tools at a Glance Category Tool Purpose Experience Level Planning Claude Projects Organize chats, PRDs, epics Beginner-friendly Research Mode Deep analysis & competitive research Beginner-friendly B-Mad Method Structured agent-based development Intermediate Development Claude Code CLI Primary development interface Beginner-friendly Claude Code Browser Experimental parallel tasks Experimental Claude API AI-powered features Intermediate Parallel Dev Conductor Visual branch management Intermediate Git Worktrees Alternative parallel development Advanced Environment VS Code IDE Beginner-friendly GitHub Desktop Visual Git client Beginner-friendly New to Claude Code? Check out my beginner's guide to getting started with Claude Code (coming soon!) for a step-by-st…  ( 8 min )

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing software development. From automated code generation to intelligent debugging tools, developers are able to write better code faster. AI-powered testing frameworks also reduce human error, making software more reliable. Companies adopting AI in their workflow report increased productivity and faster delivery times.  ( 6 min )

Got fed up with endless prompt tweaking? These four hacks change the game: reverse-engineer your top prompts, amplify one piece of content into blogs/tweets/video scripts in minutes, red-team ChatGPT by having it critique its own drafts, and scaffold its reasoning step by step before execution. With real examples you can copy today, these tricks slice your AI workflow time in half—no matter your role or industry. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

⚙️ What is a Preflight Request? A preflight is an automatic OPTIONS request sent by the browser before the actual API call. Purpose: to ask the server for permission to send a non-simple cross-origin request (e.g., one with custom headers like Authorization or Content-Type). Aspect Preflight (OPTIONS) Actual Request (GET, POST, etc.) Who sends it Browser (automatically) Browser (after preflight passes) Purpose Check if origin, method, and headers are allowed Perform the real API action Typical Headers Access-Control-Allow-Origin, Access-Control-Allow-Methods, Access-Control-Allow-Headers Access-Control-Allow-Origin, Access-Control-Expose-Headers Response Body Usually empty (204 No Content) Contains actual API data or error Visible to Frontend JS No (browser internal) …  ( 7 min )

🧭 Table of Contents Introduction Why Communication is a Technical Skill Common Communication Breakdowns in Dev Teams Real-World Scenarios (and How to Fix Them) Code Examples: Communicating Through Clean Code Step-by-Step: Building Better Team Communication Tools and Libraries to Improve Dev Collaboration FAQs — Developers Ask, Experts Answer Conclusion You can write clean code, deploy in Kubernetes, and optimize queries but can you communicate your ideas clearly in a team meeting? That’s the silent skill gap plaguing most tech teams today. In a world obsessed with learning the next hot framework, developers forget that communication is a technical skill — one that directly impacts productivity, code quality, and even promotion speed. Let’s break down why it matters and how to actually …  ( 9 min )

In recent years, cloud computing has transformed how businesses operate — from data storage and software delivery to remote collaboration and cybersecurity. As we move further into 2025, the cloud continues to evolve, shaping the future of IT infrastructure in remarkable ways. Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Cloud Strategies Gone are the days when organizations relied on a single cloud provider. In 2025, companies are adopting multi-cloud and hybrid cloud strategies to increase flexibility, improve performance, and reduce dependency on one vendor. This allows them to mix and match services from AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, optimizing cost and efficiency. Rise of Edge Computing As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to grow, edge computing is becoming a necessity. By processing data closer to where it’s generated, edge computing reduces latency and improves real-time decision-making — crucial for sectors like healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and smart cities.  ( 6 min )

🚀 Getting Started with Requestly Local Workspace A complete guide to setting up and using Local Workspace for secure, offline API development. Local Workspace is a powerful feature in the Requestly Desktop App that allows developers to store and manage all API data locally, offering complete privacy, full control, and an offline-first workflow. This guide will help you understand, configure, and use Local Workspace effectively. Local Workspace is a workspace mode where all your data is stored locally on your machine, including: ✅ API Requests ✅ Collections ✅ Environment Variables ✅ Response history Nothing syncs to cloud. Nothing leaves your device. Perfect for secure development environments. 🔒 ⚠️ Note: Local Workspace is currently in early beta and available only in the Reque…  ( 7 min )

In the fast-evolving world of health tech, innovation never slows down. Over the past decade, we’ve witnessed fitness trackers count our steps, smartwatches measure our heart rates, and rings track our sleep. But as we enter 2025, a new wave of technology is transforming how we understand our own bodies—AI wearables. These intelligent, data-driven smart devices go beyond counting calories or monitoring steps. They’re designed to learn from your behavior, adapt to your needs, and predict potential health issues before they arise. From personalized workout coaching to early disease detection, AI is making health tracking more intuitive and individualized than ever before. Let’s explore how AI wearables are revolutionizing personal health and why they’re one of the most exciting health techno…  ( 10 min )

What is embedding? In simple terms, embedding mean representing words or objects as arrays of numbers in a high-dimensional space. What is a high-dimensional space? Think of describing a building not just by its height and width, but by every detail inside like each room’s size, color, and furniture arrangement. Each detail adds a new dimension, giving a fuller picture in a high-dimensional space. What are word embedding and how are they created? Word embedding are mathematical representations of words used by computers to understand language. Since computers process numbers, converting words into numerical forms is crucial for tasks like understanding text and translating languages. Word embedding capture meanings and relationships based on how words appear in large amounts of text data. …  ( 7 min )

The wait is over for the most anticipated annual recognition in the DevOps community. The finalists for the prestigious DevOps Dozen 2025 have been announced, and we're excited to dive into the list of talented individuals and teams who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with DevOps. The DevOps Dozen recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of DevOps, and this year's finalists include a diverse group of industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers. Let's take a look at some of the notable names: Team Leadership: The teams that made it to the final round are a testament to the collaborative spirit of DevOps. These groups have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to driving cultural transformation within their organizations. Individual Achi…  ( 7 min )

10 hands-on Docker projects that’ll actually level up your skills not just hello-world junk ・ Jun 19 #webdev #ai #devops #softwaredevelopment  ( 5 min )

Building a clean food ordering system in Java with in memory repos, delivery agent auto assign, and pending queues Table of Contents Introduction High level architecture High level ER style diagram Folder structure Step 1 Domain model Step 2 Order status lifecycle Step 3 Repository layer Step 4 Repository implementations Step 5 Service layer Step 6 Main driver Step 7 UML like ASCII overview Step 8 Design decisions and tradeoffs Step 9 How to run Step 10 Extensions and next steps This post walks through building a small but production minded food ordering system in Java. It supports: Customers placing orders at restaurants Synchronous restaurant acceptance or rejection based on active load or put in a pending queue Delivery agents discoverable by pincode with capacity limits F…  ( 19 min )

When I first decided to learn coding, I felt overwhelmed. Where do you even start? I was like many beginners—eager but confused by so many options. Over time, I sifted through tons of resources. Some were brilliant, others… less so. Today, I want to share 9 best resources that truly made a difference in my coding journey and can in yours too. Whether you want to build websites, apps, or just understand programming fundamentals, this list is your friendly guide. I began learning HTML and JavaScript on FreeCodeCamp. What stood out? The mix of short lessons followed by projects that you actually build and deploy. This hands-on approach solidified my learning way better than just reading theory. Covers web dev basics: HTML, CSS, JS, APIs, React Bite-sized challenges to practice coding daily Re…  ( 9 min )

In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity threats are growing faster than ever. From ransomware attacks to sophisticated phishing schemes, traditional security measures are struggling to keep up. Enter AI-powered cybersecurity — the new frontier in digital defense. What Is AI-Powered Cybersecurity? AI-powered cybersecurity uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in real time. Unlike traditional systems, which rely on predefined rules and signatures, AI systems learn patterns from data and can identify anomalies or suspicious behaviors automatically. This shift from reactive to proactive defense is changing how organizations protect sensitive data. Key Benefits Real-Time Threat Detection: AI can monitor network t…  ( 7 min )

Error handling is a critical aspect of writing robust Go applications. Go provides three powerful mechanisms for managing program flow and errors: defer, panic, and recover. Understanding how these work together is essential for writing reliable, maintainable code. Understanding Defer Working with Panic Recovering from Panics Best Practices Real-World Examples The defer statement schedules a function call to be executed after the surrounding function returns, regardless of whether it returns normally or due to a panic. package main import "fmt" func main() { defer fmt.Println("World") fmt.Println("Hello") } Output: Hello World LIFO Order: Multiple deferred calls are executed in Last-In-First-Out order Arguments Evaluated Immediately: Arguments to deferred functions are evaluate…  ( 9 min )

Winter mornings can be unpredictable — and nothing disrupts routines like a surprise school closure due to snow. That’s why I built the Snow Day Calculator 2025, a web-based tool that predicts school closures with real-time weather data, historical trends, and AI-powered analytics. Check it out live here: Snow Day Calculator Why I Built It As a developer, I’ve always been fascinated by predictive analytics. Snow days are a real-world problem where data science meets everyday life: Parents want to plan their mornings Students hope for an extra day off Schools need to make safe, timely closure decisions Most weather apps only tell you how much snow will fall — not how that translates into school closures. That’s the gap I wanted to solve. How the Snow Day Calculator Works The tool combines s…  ( 7 min )

Works Background: Hasura metadata management is not-easy: Version-lock engine & CLI Idempotent, delta-driven Self-contained, no pre-mounts -Dependency & version check /healthz -Green-field (New Project with no metadata): Export & apply canonical template. Decide your Hasura metadata working folders on Day 0 — future-you (and your team) will thank present-you. Path Source or Purpose Description of Features /hasura-project/06-data/hasura/metadata/ Persistent directory (from host) The original version of metadata written by the user, synchronized into the container by default from the local machine (i.e I use D:\canvas_envs\06-data\hasura\metadata). /hasura-project/user_metadata/ Temporary processing directory All validation and apply operations are performed here, used as a stagi…  ( 8 min )

Exploring AgentCore: Effortless AI Agent Deployment with AWS Strands SDK I had a good time exploring AgentCore and I see what AWS is trying to do: eliminate the second guessing on how to deploy your AI Agent. With the release of the Strands SDK, AWS has introduced a truly streamlined way to get agents running quickly. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I hosted my own agent on AgentCore, with everything from setup to cloud deployment. AWS AgentCore Runtime solves a major pain-point for developers: secure, reliable, and scalable deployment of AI agents without wrangling cloud infrastructure details. The new Strands SDK tightly integrates with AgentCore, letting you focus on your agent logic while AWS handles scaling, session isolation, and production readiness. Prerequisites: AWS accou…  ( 7 min )

We've all been there. You're building a sleek data table, everything looks perfect, and then... the client's data arrives. Suddenly, "John" becomes "Dr. Jonathan Christopher Montgomery III" and your beautiful layout explodes. So you slap on some CSS truncation: .table-cell { overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; } Problem solved? Not really. Now users can't read the full content. Time to add tooltips? Another 50KB library? Custom overlay logic? Ugh. I built ngx-overflow-reveal because I was tired of reinventing this wheel in every project. But here's the twist—unlike traditional tooltips that duplicate the entire text in a popup, this directive creates a seamless continuation from where your text was cut off. No re-reading. No visual jumps. Just a natural f…  ( 7 min )

This is a must-know skill for DevOps, GitOps, ArgoCD, Flux, and secure CI/CD workflows. You will learn to: ✅ Install Sealed Secrets controller Sealed Secrets = Git-safe encrypted secrets. ⚠️ Requirements This scenario requires: Any Kubernetes cluster (GKE, EKS, AKS, Minikube) Access to install CRDs (cluster-admin recommended) Install using Helm (recommended): helm repo add sealed-secrets https://bitnami-labs.github.io/sealed-secrets helm install sealed-secrets-controller sealed-secrets/sealed-secrets \ --namespace kube-system Verify: kubectl -n kube-system get pods | grep sealed-secrets You should see: sealed-secrets-controller-xxxxx Running For Cloud Shell or Linux: curl -L -O https://github.com/bitnami-labs/sealed-secrets/releases/download/v0.32.2/kubeseal-0.32.2-linux-amd64.tar.…  ( 7 min )

Step 1. Create resources by using cloudformation template Click Next Click Next Click Submit Wait until Create_Complete Click Target Groups Click Blue Click Register targets Select Blue EC2 and Click Include as pending below Click Register pending targets Wait Health status as Healthy Click Load Balancer Click BlueGreenALB Click 1 rule Check that the Forward to value is Blue: 100 (100%). Click BlueGreenALB Copy DNS and paste in new tab Click Target Groups Click Green Click Register targets Choose Green EC2 Click Register pending targets Click Load Balancer Click BlueGreenALB Select HTTP:80 and Click Manage rules and Edit rules Select Default and Click Actions and Edit rule Click Add target gr…  ( 7 min )

Executive Summary Cloud spending is one of the fastest-growing line items in technology budgets. Organizations migrating to AWS expect cost savings, yet many experience the opposite—bills that grow unpredictably and waste that accumulates silently. Industry research shows that companies waste 30-35% of their cloud spending on unused, idle, or poorly optimized resources. This comprehensive guide reveals how to reduce AWS costs by 50% or more without compromising performance, reliability, or innovation velocity. We'll cover 12 proven strategies backed by real-world implementations, including detailed cost calculations, before/after scenarios, and actionable implementation steps. Whether you're a startup managing your first $10K monthly AWS bill or an enterprise dealing with seven-figure cl…  ( 21 min )

AI drift '''AI drift''' (also known as '''conversational drift''' or '''context drift''') is the gradual degradation of an artificial intelligence system's ability to maintain coherence in extended interactions due to context-window compression and lack of metacognition. The AI forgets prior details, generates unrelated or fabricated responses, or refuses to seek clarification, forcing users to abandon sessions. The term was coined by American developer Joshua Girod ([[User:nentrapper-g-rod|nentrapper-g-rod]]) on November 10, 2025 at 07:23 PM PST while building mitigation tools. Girod released AI Driftmaster v0.1.1, an open-source MCP server with persistent full-history database, the same day. == History == Source code: https://github.com/nentrapper-g-rod/ai-driftmaster Wikipedia draft: https://pastebin.com/raw/gAxef8ud == Causes == Context window truncation Summarization artifacts Absence of metacognition (AI will hallucinate rather than clarify) Cumulative error escalation == Mitigation == AI Driftmaster (persistent DB + on-demand retrieval) RAG + external memory Docker one-click deployment == See also == [[Hallucination (artificial intelligence)]] [[Prompt engineering]] [[AI Driftmaster]] [[Category:Artificial intelligence terminology]] [[Category:2025 neologisms]] [[Category:Open-source software]]  ( 6 min )

Many businesses collect data from CRM, e-commerce, marketing, service, and social platforms. Yet, most struggle to get a complete view of their customers. Fragmented data leads to missed opportunities, inconsistent experiences, and wasted resources. If you want your data to work for you, not against you, this blog shows practical ways to unify customer data across multiple systems using Salesforce Data Cloud and MuleSoft, with tips and examples you can use immediately. Fragmented data is a common problem. When systems don’t “talk” to each other: Marketing sends irrelevant messages Sales teams lack context for conversations Operations mismanage inventory or service delivery Unified customer data solves these issues. Benefits include: Personalized experiences for ev…  ( 8 min )

Black Friday is high-stakes for e-commerce. For small WordPress agencies managing dozens of client sites, it’s an operational stress test. Poor performance or checkout failures can result in lost revenue and reputational damage. This checklist is for agencies managing WordPress and WooCommerce stores. It strips out generic advice and focuses only on what’s essential to keep sites stable and fast during Black Friday. Platform & plugin updates Update WordPress core, themes, and all active plugins. Confirm WooCommerce extensions are compatible with the latest core version. Test everything, especially checkout, subscriptions, and product variations. Log plugin versions and theme changes for rollback if needed. Performance & server-side optimization 1. Benchmark homepage, product page, cart, an…  ( 9 min )

Scribe Optimize: Finding the Highest ROI Automation Opportunities Scribe Optimize surfaces the workflows that matter most across large organizations. It maps how people work, and it highlights where automation will yield returns. In an era of rapid digital change, content optimization and marketing automation drive competitive advantage. Therefore companies need tools that give clear, measurable signals about process gaps and friction. As a result, Scribe Optimize combines workflow mapping with AI to prioritize actions. It complements existing AI content tools by revealing where content and automation intersect. Teams use these insights to reduce manual steps and speed onboarding. Moreover, Scribe Capture feeds Scribe Optimize with real usage data from real users. Customers report large …  ( 13 min )

Golang (or Go) is a modern programming language that is easy to install and perfect for handling common tasks like working with JSON. Here's your quick guide: Go to the official Go downloads page Download the Windows installer (.msi) and run it Follow the installation wizard and ensure Go is added to your system PATH Visit the Go official website and download the .pkg installer Double-click the package and follow the installation instructions Download the installation package (replace 1.xx.x with the latest version): wget https://golang.org/dl/go1.xx.x.linux-amd64.tar.gz Extract to /usr/local (may require sudo): tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.xx.x.linux-amd64.tar.gz Add to your environment variables in ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc: export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin Activate the envi…  ( 7 min )

How Sharing My Work Taught Me to Trust My Voice When I first started writing, I used to treat my notebook like a secret. I wrote poems and half-stories no one ever read. It felt safe that way. The words were mine — untouched, unjudged, private. But over time, I started to wonder what would happen if I let someone else read them. That tiny question changed everything. The first time I shared a story online, I was terrified. I didn’t even use my real name. But the response I got surprised me. People didn’t just read it — they talked about it. They shared what it reminded them of, or how a line made them feel. For the first time, I saw how creative writing wasn’t just about me putting thoughts into words. It was about connection. I used to think feedback meant someone telling you what was w…  ( 11 min )

10 Real Problems I Solved With ChatGPT This Month Jaideep Parashar ・ Nov 11 #webdev #ai #career #programming  ( 6 min )

Prompting isn’t about “getting answers.” To prove that, here are 10 real problems I solved with ChatGPT in the past month, across coding, business, content, and decision-making. None of these required advanced tools. 1. Debugging a Python Script I Didn’t Write Someone sent me a failing script with zero comments. Instead of reading line-by-line, I asked AI to: explain the code find possible failure points fix inefficiencies Result: Working code + optimization in 12 minutes instead of 2 hours. 2. Turning a Complex Idea Into a Clear Framework I had a concept for “AI-First Workflows” but it was abstract. ChatGPT helped me structure it into: a 5-stage model visual diagram format examples + teaching script This became a Dev.to article, workshop module, and future book chapter. 3. Drafting Book C…  ( 10 min )

Introduction Vector databases are one of the most popular and widely used systems in the tech industry. Their market was valued at ≈2.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to >3 billion in 2025. Over 70% of all organizations investing/implementing AI use vector databases for searching and embedding. I have used vector databases in multiple use cases and projects. Be it RAG, searching and filtering documents or even feeding context to agents. After using multiple databases like FAISS, ChromaDB, Pinecone and pgvector, I was fascinated by vector databases and their internal workings. Hence, I decided to implement one myself. CapybaraDB, it is a lightweight vector database implementation, built from scratch in Python: It can perform semantic search using sentence-transformers for embeddings. …  ( 13 min )

Welcome to Full-Stack Wonderland Imagine you're standing at the edge of a digital universe. You have a map in one hand (your front-end) and a toolbox in the other (your back-end). And now, you’ve just been handed 20 powerful tools that make building websites and apps feel like magic. Whether you're crafting the latest e-commerce platform or designing a sleek portfolio site, full-stack development combines the best of both worlds to help you create amazing things, anytime, anywhere. In this guide, we’ll explore the 20 most essential tools every full-stack developer needs, with a particular focus on seamless integration and performance optimization. From Next.js to Firebase, we’ll dive into how these tools empower developers to build apps faster, smarter, and with more flexibility. Let’s g…  ( 10 min )

🧭 Future AGI has built Agent Compass to Debug and Understand AI Agents (Finally) They just launched it on Dev Hunt. https://devhunt.org/tool/agent-compass-by-future-agi If you’ve ever worked with AI agents, you’ve probably faced this: Agent Compass is an open-source observability and evaluation toolkit that helps you trace, understand, and debug AI agents in production-like environments. Here’s what it does: Trace-level visibility: See every tool call, decision, and reasoning step your agent takes. Span-level metrics: Capture accuracy, latency, and performance data for each action. Root-cause insights: Identify where reasoning broke or hallucinations started. Framework-friendly: Works out of the box with LangChain, LlamaIndex, or any custom SDK. The goal is basically to stop guessing why an agent behaved a certain way and start understanding it. If you’re running or scaling LLM-based agents, this will definitely make your life easier by aeons. You'll be left wondering how you ever managed without it in the first place (speaking from personal experience)  ( 6 min )

Static web pages are functional, but adding motion can make an interface feel smoother, more engaging, and intuitive. With CSS transitions and animations, you can create hover effects, loading spinners, sliding menus, or even playful interactions—all without relying on JavaScript. Let’s explore how transitions and animations work, their key differences, and some simple but effective examples. A transition lets you smoothly change a CSS property’s value over time, usually triggered by user interaction (hover, focus, click, etc.). css .box { width: 100px; height: 100px; background: skyblue; transition: all 0.5s ease; } .box:hover { width: 150px; background: coral; } transition: Defines what properties change and how. 0.5s: Duration of the animation. ease: Timing function for ac…  ( 8 min )

Website security has become an essential concern for both businesses and individuals. With cyberattacks growing increasingly sophisticated, choosing a reliable and robust security platform is more critical than ever. SafeLine WAF offers comprehensive security protection for your website. It not only delivers highly effective defense mechanisms but also simplifies website security management. Visit SafeLine Website SafeLine Community Edition is designed to provide small businesses and personal websites with all-around protection. Through real-time monitoring and rapid response mechanisms, it defends against various cyberattacks, safeguarding your data and ensuring the stability of your site. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks are among the most common cyber threats today. These a…  ( 7 min )

If you’ve ever opened a battery enclosure CAD and thought, “This plate looks fine… but will the far-end cells actually see the same coolant?”, you’re in the right place. I was reviewing a battery pack where the customer only gave us total heat for the module, not per-cell values. Classic. Instead of waiting for “final” data, I just ran a few quick thermal/CFD cases on the cooling plate to see what actually changes the cell-side temperature spread. Spoiler:inlet position and flow split mattered more than the fancy channel pattern. Why simulate cooling at all? Battery cold plates are flat, look simple, and in drawings they always cool “evenly”. Real life isn’t that kind. Cells don’t heat the same. Coolant loses temperature as it travels. Corners of the plate become lazy zones if you feed…  ( 8 min )

Stateful Button for shadcn/ui: async feedback component with state machine architecture Key features: 🔄 Spinner and progress bar modes for different async operations ⚡ XState-powered state transitions between idle, loading, success, and error ♿ Built-in ARIA support with customizable screen reader messages 📦 Installs via shadcn CLI with full source code access 🎨 Works with all shadcn Button variants and sizes 🎯 Promise-based onClick handlers with automatic error handling Perfect for form submissions, file uploads, and any async action needing user feedback. Ships as TypeScript source code so you can customize everything. 👉 Blog Post 👉 GitHub Repo 👉 Live Demo  ( 6 min )

**Nova Twins brought a fierce, bass-heavy energy to their Tiny Desk set, kicking off with “Cleopatra” and barreling into “Monsters” with raspy vocals and mega-distorted riffs. The London duo—self-proclaimed “massive pedal nerds”—even gave us a behind-the-scenes “pedal cam” sneak peek, and Amy Love’s Harp Blaster mic added a supernatural buzz to “Hummingbird.” They closed out the concert all the way up with the hard-charging “Choose Your Fighter,” smashing every “nice girls” stereotype and proving Tiny Desk was more than ready for their raw, rock-meets-hip-hop assault. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Part 1 of 3: Getting Started This series is for solo founders and small teams without developer resources. If you have front-end and back-end developers on your team, this probably isn’t for you. — — - This is a love story! I’ve always wanted to be a developer. (Okay, a witch was my first choice, but “developer” was a close second.) Back in high school, over 20 years ago, I let classmates convince me I could never be one because I was a girl, even though I was top of my computer science class. I made it into tech anyway, just via the QA, release manager, and product management route. I’m still not a developer (nor a witch, though I’m still trying). But with the help of AI, I can finally build production-ready applications. This is my journey closing the gap between what AI can prompt an…  ( 15 min )

Jeff Su’s video “4 ChatGPT Hacks that Cut My Workload in Half” dishes out four game-changing tricks—Prompt Reversal, 5-Minute Amplifier, Red Team self-critique, and Blueprint Scaffolding—to help you reverse-engineer prompts, spin content into new formats, force AI to map out its logic, and have it critique its own work. Each technique is illustrated with real-world examples you can use today, and the video even points you to a free HubSpot ChatGPT eBook, an AI course waitlist, and other handy resources to supercharge your productivity. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Burying Carbon: How AI is Supercharging Subsurface Storage The climate crisis demands radical solutions. Imagine turning the Earth itself into a giant, secure carbon battery. But safely storing captured CO2 underground requires understanding incredibly complex geological formations, and predicting how injected gas will behave over decades. Enter the new frontier of AI-powered geological modeling. At its core, this involves using machine learning to drastically improve our ability to create realistic representations of underground reservoirs. Instead of relying solely on traditional, often slow and inaccurate methods, we can leverage AI to generate a vast library of possible geological scenarios. These models are then refined by incorporating real-world sensor data from the storage site, …  ( 7 min )

New AI Evaluators Make Smart Machines Even Smarter Ever wondered how we can tell if a computer’s answer is truly clever? Scientists have built a fresh kind of AI “judge” that can grade reasoning tasks just like a human teacher. These evaluators outshine older, specialized tools and even help other AIs improve by up to 14 % when they learn from the feedback. This breakthrough shows that smarter, data‑driven judges can lift the whole AI community, bringing us closer to machines that think and reason like us. Read article comprehensive review in Paperium.net: Foundational Automatic Evaluators: Scaling Multi-Task Generative EvaluatorTraining for Reasoning-Centric Domains 🤖 This analysis and review was primarily generated and structured by an AI . The content is provided for informational and quick-review purposes.  ( 24 min )

Codex Vitae: Building a Self-Evolving AI Agent Platform on Google Cloud Run Author: Shantanu Awate Introduction At the Google Cloud Run Hackathon 2025, I set out to solve a common challenge: rapidly deploying, managing, and evolving AI agents at scale. Traditional AI agent development often requires manual redeployment, complicated monitoring, and slow iteration cycles — a bottleneck for small teams and solo developers. Enter Codex Vitae, a multi-agent platform that automates the full lifecycle of AI agents, from creation to evolution. Project Overview Codex Vitae allows anyone to build their own AI agents through two modes: Quick Create: Write a prompt, deploy in 1–3 minutes, and get a fully functional AI agent. Architect Mode: Define the agent’s style, tone, beliefs, and rules. Enable au…  ( 7 min )

This blog post was created for the Google Cloud Run Hackathon 2025. I'm excited to share how AgriPath leverages Cloud Run's serverless architecture and Google's Agent Development Kit to solve real farming challenges. Last year, I watched my uncle plant 7 acres of radish on December 5th. It wasn't just him—every farmer in our village did the same. We all knew what would happen next, but we did it anyway. Fast forward to February: the market flooded. Prices crashed from ₹18/kg to ₹9/kg. My uncle earned ₹630,000 when he could have made ₹1,200,000—same land, same seeds, same effort—just terrible timing. That night, I asked him: "Why didn't you plant half the field a month later?" His response changed everything: "Nobody tells us WHEN, HOW MUCH, or WHAT EXACTLY to do. We just follow what everyo…  ( 17 min )

Traditional Ads Don’t Work in AI Conversations. Here’s What Does. As developers, we all know the struggle: AI applications are booming, yet monetizing these innovations without disrupting user experience feels nearly impossible. Enter Monetzly—the first platform designed specifically to help developers monetize their AI apps while also allowing advertisers to connect with users in a way that feels natural and unobtrusive. Traditional ad formats—think banners and pop-ups—often clash with the seamless dialogue AI apps strive to deliver. They can disrupt the flow of conversation, leading to a frustrating user experience. This is where Monetzly's innovative approach comes into play. By focusing on conversation-native advertising, we’re redefining how developers and advertisers engage users.…  ( 7 min )

Quantum Ball is a voice-powered manifestation oracle that fuses: your spoken question a hashed “voice signature” true quantum randomness and Gemini 2.5 Flash …into a single, short, on-brand answer that leans hopeful—but can still say “unclear” or even “no” when that feels honest. Built for the Google Cloud Run Hackathon (AI Studio Category). Live demo https://gen-lang-client-0524129649.web.app YouTube demo https://youtu.be/yDDZvLX93AE?si=H2q6BpWb7YAFCQhG The demo may be rate-limited at times; please see the repo README for details. Source code https://github.com/memetcircus/Quantum_Ball Most people don’t run out of options. They run out of belief. Quantum Ball is designed as a tiny cinematic ritual: You speak a personal, future-facing question. The system checks: is this safe, relevant, …  ( 7 min )

This blog post was created for the Google Cloud Run Hackathon to share how I built NetGenius Instructor Copilot using Cloud Run Services, Cloud Run Jobs, and Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK). After 25 years of teaching Cisco CCNA courses, I've witnessed the same frustration repeated countless times: instructors spending an entire afternoon meticulously crafting a networking lab (designing the topology, writing step-by-step instructions, creating configurations for each and every device) only to discover during class that a command doesn't work, an IP address is wrong, or a verification step fails. The problem isn't lack of expertise. It's the sheer complexity of coordinating multiple moving parts: network design, CLI syntax, student instructions, and validation. A single typo can derai…  ( 9 min )

A three-tier architecture shows the structure or pattern of how an application is layered. There are 3 tiers the web tier, application and database tier. Each tier has specific task that can be managed independently from one another. In this article we are creating a highly available 3 tier architecture for a company. So, let’s get into it The Presentation Tier : Is the user interface that allows people to interact with the application. It is typically designed for use on a personal computer or mobile device and is built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The Application Tier: This is the logic tier that sits between the presentation tier and the database tier and is responsible for communicating between the two. Information/request gathered through the web tier is processed in detail here. It also interacts with the database where data is stored. This tier is developed using languages like Python, Java, PHP, etc. The Database Tier: This is the component that stores and processes data and is typically built using a database management system. Scenario: You are tasked with designing and developing a highly available three-tier architecture for your company’s latest web application.  ( 6 min )

1. Introduction. The hook of today Array search taught us to keep cutting the space of possibilities. String search asks a similar question. Where in this text does a pattern occur. The naive approach tries every starting index and checks character by character. It works, but it repeats work that we could reuse. Given text s and pattern p, try every index i and compare s[i : i + len(p)] to p. def find_all_naive(s: str, p: str): n, m = len(s), len(p) out = [] for i in range(n - m + 1): # character by character to avoid creating a slice ok = True for j in range(m): if s[i + j] != p[j]: ok = False break if ok: out.append(i) return out Complexity Time: O(n m). Space: O(1). If you build th…  ( 12 min )

🧠 The Problem: 6 Hours of Shopping Hell Six hours later, I'm still paralyzed. Can't decide. Sound familiar? That's when it hit me: Comparison sites show data, but our brains make decisions through debates. We naturally argue with ourselves: 🤓 "This has better specs!" Enter BrainBattle AI - a multi-agent system that simulates your internal brain debate using 9 AI agents. 🚀 What BrainBattle Does 🤓 Tech Geek: 80/100 "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is flagship!" Validators: 🤔 What if you pick #2 instead? ✅ GAINS: ❌ LOSSES: 📊 Net: -3.5 points 🏗️ The Tech Stack Framework: Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) Tech Geek Brain (25% weight) tech_geek_agent = LlmAgent( Frugal Brain (30% weight - highest!) frugal_agent = LlmAgent( Status Brain (20% weight) status_agent = LlmAgent( Practical Brain (25% wei…  ( 11 min )

The Internet Didn’t Shrink. It Just Got Interpreted. Search was the great equalizer. Google turned relevance into currency — a perfectly measurable system of intent, ranking, and reward. The playbook was simple: understand demand, optimize for it, and scale. The best players — from HubSpot to Atlassian to Notion — didn’t just use SEO; they built it into their DNA. SEO became the compounding engine of B2B growth: lower CAC, higher discoverability, infinite leverage. If you could capture attention, you could buy time. Where once you competed for clicks, you now compete for citations. Because before a user ever reaches your website, their question may already have been answered — by a generative engine. ChatGPT. Gemini. Perplexity. Copilot. They don’t replace search. They sit before it — sil…  ( 17 min )

Title: Gamma: The AI-Powered Presentation Tool That's Disrupting the Market Introduction In today's fast-paced business world, presentations have become an essential tool for communicating ideas and strategies. However, creating engaging and effective presentations can be a time-consuming and challenging task. That's where Gamma comes in. Gamma is an AI-powered presentation tool that's quickly gaining popularity among businesses of all sizes. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at Gamma and its impressive achievements, including its recent $2.1 billion valuation and $100 million ARR. Gamma's Growth and Profitability According to co-founder and CEO Grant Lee, Gamma is growing quickly and profitably. The company has seen significant growth in its user base, with more and more busin…  ( 7 min )

Joseph Chalom is betting his next act on Ethereum, calling it the only chain institutions can trust to digitize finance.  ( 31 min )

Price action retreats from resistance as institutional selling emerges at key levels.  ( 30 min )

Crypto traders are taking profits on the bounce in prices, a Wintermute strategist said in a note.  ( 32 min )

The token briefly rose to $2.16 before reversing, with high trading volume indicating strong resistance at that level.  ( 30 min )

ClearToken won authorization from the U.K.’s FCA to roll out CT Settle, a delivery-versus-payment settlement system for crypto, stablecoins and fiat currency.  ( 30 min )

Backed by Founders Fund, Haun Ventures and Robinhood, zk-rollup-powered Lighter plans to expand its institutional trading suite.  ( 29 min )

The solar energy storage firm has tapped Stellar and Taurus to tokenize debt to finance hybrid solar projects, starting with a pilot in Spain.  ( 30 min )

The token's decline continues a downward trend, with resistance at $1,000-$1,008 and support at $972.85.  ( 30 min )

The upgrade aims to make Injective a go-to platform by combining Ethereum compatibility with Injective’s existing high-speed infrastructure.  ( 31 min )

Internet Computer (ICP) fell 5.8% and NEAR Protocol (NEAR) dropped 5.9%, leading the index lower.  ( 27 min )

The rules classify crypto activities as subject to foreign exchange and capital market rules, and require reporting of international transactions.  ( 31 min )

Analyst Owen Lau cites Bullish’s global growth, new options platform and improving sentiment despite a lower price target.  ( 31 min )

Digital Liquidity Gateway, built on the Avalanche network, helps regional banks tokenize loans, automate settlement and connect them with investors.  ( 31 min )

The federally regulated lender said 60% of users prefer trading crypto with a licensed institution over exchanges, citing compliance as a trust driver.  ( 29 min )

Your day-ahead look for Nov. 11, 2025  ( 35 min )

CoreWeave share price falls below $100 for the first time since September after Q4 warning and lingering pressure from the failed Core Scientific deal.  ( 30 min )

Bitcoin held around $105,000 and ether near $3,550 as traders weighed whether the recent recovery has the strength to break higher or risks forming a lower high.  ( 33 min )

The bitcoin miner and equipment maker beat revenue estimates but posted a deeper-than-expected loss and announced an ASIC delay amid uncertain AI rollout.  ( 30 min )

SOL breaks below key $165 level amid selling pressure while broader crypto markets show mixed signals during elevated volume session.  ( 32 min )

Despite revenue doubling to $50.6 million, Gemini posted a $159.5 million net loss due to high marketing and IPO-related costs.  ( 29 min )

JPMorgan’s Kinexys and DBS Bank plan an interoperability system for tokenised deposits, linking their blockchain networks for 24/7 cross-border settlements.  ( 30 min )

CVERC claims the hack was conducted by a "state-level hacking organization" and suggests the U.S. seizure was part of a larger operation involving the same attackers.  ( 30 min )

FIL faced heavy selling pressure as volume surged 137% above average during the technical breakdown.  ( 29 min )

The bitcoin miner expands financing to accelerate power and data center growth, joining a record surge in convertible debt issuance across bitcoin and AI firms.  ( 30 min )

The broker downgraded Northern Data to hold from buy and lowered its price target to 15 euros from 27 euros.  ( 30 min )

Polymarket traders see a 96% chance the record-long shutdown ends by mid-November, as the Senate passes a deal and pressure mounts on House Republicans to act.  ( 31 min )

The bank’s latest survey finds investors shifting toward portfolio balance and discretionary strategies as bitcoin’s safe-haven appeal eclipses altcoins.  ( 30 min )

The bank’s collaboration with DCS aims to enable stablecoin spending through DeCard, blending digital assets with traditional finance.  ( 30 min )

BCH posts modest gains with surge in trading activity as technical breakout signals potential for further upside momentum.  ( 32 min )

Bears regained control after early rally rejection, with exceptional selling volume confirming new lower trading range around $3,565-$3,589.  ( 32 min )

BTC drops after facing rejection at former support-turned-resistance.  ( 29 min )

Bitcoin has been trading in a range above $100,000 since June, with significant market activity despite a lack of clear direction.  ( 31 min )

Strategic accumulation and potential liquidity easing measures could breed a Santa rally, according to analysts.  ( 32 min )

The move created a lower high formation that signals a potential short-term shift in momentum.  ( 31 min )

The breakout attempt at $2.57 met resistance as profit-taking emerged, though buyers held firm above the $2.52-$2.53 zone to confirm short-term support.  ( 31 min )

Once the future of digital money, central bank digital currencies barely featured this year as Hong Kong’s focus shifted to stablecoins and Brazil’s Drex pause showed how even early adopters are rethinking the model.  ( 32 min )

Senior software developers are preparing for a major shift in how they work as artificial intelligence becomes central to their workflows, according to BairesDev’s latest Dev Barometer report publishing tomorrow. VentureBeat was given an exclusive early look and the findings below come directly from that report. The quarterly global survey, which polled 501 developers and 19 project managers across 92 software initiatives, finds that nearly two-thirds (65%) of senior developers expect their roles to be redefined by AI in 2026. The data highlights a transformation underway in software development: fewer routine coding tasks, more emphasis on design and strategy, and a rising need for AI fluency. From Coders to Strategists Among those anticipating change, 74% say they expect to shift from …

Researchers at Meta FAIR and the National University of Singapore have developed a new reinforcement learning framework for self-improving AI systems. Called Self-Play In Corpus Environments (SPICE), the framework pits two AI agents against each other, creating its own challenges and gradually improving without human supervision. While currently a proof-of-concept, this self-play mechanism could provide a basis for future AI systems that can dynamically adapt to their environments, making them more robust against the unpredictability of real-world applications. The challenge of self-improving AI The goal of self-improving AI is to create systems that can enhance their capabilities by interacting with their environment. A common approach is reinforcement learning with verifiable rewards (…

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The quest to find out how our bodies react to extreme temperatures Climate change is subjecting vulnerable people to temperatures that push their limits. In 2023, about 47,000 heat-related deaths are believed to…  ( 23 min )

The Honda Supe-ONE Prototype, which made its debut at the recent Japan Mobility Show 2025, has been spotted on Malaysian roads. The sighting was first shared by Jon Koh, who reportedly submitted the photo to Paultan.org. The fully electric kei car was seen wearing camouflage, but its distinctive round headlights and square taillights made it […] The post Honda Super-ONE Prototype Spotted In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Apple’s AirPods Pro line-up has long been one of its most popular products, offering high-end audio and features that can rival (or even outdo) TWS earbuds from specialised brands. With three years since the last true upgrade (the 2024 USB-C refresh doesn’t count), the iPhone maker’s had plenty of time to cook up some improvements. […] The post AirPods Pro 3 Lightning Review: Apple’s Best Earbuds Made Even Better appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 41 min )

Samsung Wallet will now allow and support cards from the global financial company, Wise, in Malaysia. With that, Samsung smartphone owners in the country can now make contactless payments with Samsung Pay. Samsung Pay is part of the brand’s self-named Wallet, and prior to adding Wise to its list, it supported cards from Alliance Bank, […] The post Samsung Wallet Finally Supports Wise In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Cycle & Carriage will be showcasing the Leapmotor C10 across various locations in the Klang Valley and Penang from 10 to 23 November 2025. In the Klang Valley, the all-electric SUV will be on display at the Side Atrium, LaLaport BBCC from 10–16 November, and at Starling Mall from 19–23 November, both open from 10 […] The post Cycle & Carriage Showcases Leapmotor C10 Across Klang Valley And Penang appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Perodua is set to debut its first fully Malaysian-made electric vehicle (EV) at the end of this month, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced today. Prior to this, the automaker hinted that its inaugural EV will launch towards the end of 2025, but did not provide an exact date. Anwar said the upcoming launch […] The post Anwar: Perodua To Launch Its Inaugural EV By Late November 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Halloween 2025 has come and gone, but it looks like Kojima Productions didn’t get the memo. The studio recently collaborated with Beijing-based Dnsys to create a special Death Stranding 2-themed exoskeleton. Yeap, for real. Ok, so, to be fair, neither Kojima Productions nor Dnsys actually made a brand new exoskeleton from scratch. Officially known as […] The post This Special Edition Death Stranding 2-Themed Exoskeleton Actually Exists appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

OPPO will be unveiling the Reno15 lineup in its home market soon. Ahead of the official launch, the brand has been posting teasers featuring the phones to its Weibo page. The devices are also listed on the OPPO China online store for pre-order, revealing not just the design and colour options, but also storage configurations. […] The post OPPO Reveals Reno15 Series Design, Storage Configurations appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Shell Malaysia officially unveiled its Shell Recharge App, marking its expansion in the electric vehicle (EV) scene. In conjunction with the launch, the fuel company is offering a special one-day promotion with a pricing of RM1.11 per kWh. The application is available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. It’s loaded with […] The post Shell Malaysia Demonstrates Shell Recharge App; Replaces Park Easy App appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Grab has announced a US$60 million (~RM250 million) investment in remote driving startup Vay Technology. Announced via its blog yesterday, the move is part of the company’s latest advancements towards autonomous mobility solutions. For those who are unfamiliar, Vay is a Germany-based company now operating in the United States which offers a unique electric car […] The post Grab Announces US$60 Million Investment In Remote Driving Firm Vay Technology appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has gone through quite a few changes throughout its development, if the rumours prove to be accurate. The tech giant initially planned to replace the Galaxy S26+ with an Edge model, but has since decided against it. Now, we are getting a first look at the S26+, courtesy of leakster […] The post Samsung Galaxy S26+ Renders Emerge Online appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Apple is said to have reportedly shelved plans for a second-generation iPhone Air, following weaker-than-expected demand. Doubling down on a prior rumour, a recent report by The Information is now suggesting that the tech giant has “already sharply scaled back production” of the ultra-thin model and informed engineers as well as suppliers that the next […] The post New Rumour Suggests Apple Has Delayed The iPhone Air 2 Indefinitely appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Nothing has been releasing several heavy-hitting products, be they phones or otherwise, fairly recently. However, that doesn’t mean its sub-brand CMF is a slouch by comparison, especially when it comes to accessories. A prime example of this would be today’s subject: the Watch 3 Pro, the sequel to last year’s Watch 2 Pro. Much like […] The post CMF Watch 3 Pro Lightning Review: Wrist-Mounted Multitool appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 42 min )

The iQOO 15 officially debuted in China last month. Now, the vivo sub-brand has confirmed that it is bringing the smartphone to our shores soon, although it did not specify a launch date yet. In terms of specifications, the iQOO 15 features a Samsung 2K M14 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits […] The post iQOO 15 To Launch In Malaysia In December appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )